MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front top (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
free play inner steering rack inner joints
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
drivers tyre has minor cracks
inner arms have slight play
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wheels slight play
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
2 x rear driveshaft gaters (n/s missing, o/s split)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside driveshaft outer gaitor missing
Offside rear driveshaft outer gaitor split
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside driveshaft outer gaitor missing
Offside rear driveshaft outer gaitor split
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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POL 17S is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Porsche 928 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POL 17S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was POL 17S registered?
POL 17S is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 6 March 1985.
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