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PRU 718W

1980 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928102,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 718W
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 141,671 miles

horn not very loud

o/s/r rear fog light dim

passenger door difficult to open from outside

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 140,851 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 140,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 12 May 2007 140,106 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 140,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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PRU 718W is a 1980 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,851 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRU 718W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRU 718W registered?

PRU 718W is a 1980 Porsche 928, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PRU 718W safe to buy?

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