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RBY 784W

1981 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,300 mi
Last recorded46,300 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 784W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,246 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,989 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly but not showing on RBT.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket not connected but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,837 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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RBY 784W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBY 784W, 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 45 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 RBY 784W registered?

RBY 784W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 24 February 1981.

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The MOT history for RBY 784W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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