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RCA 117Y

1983 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 117Y
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,573 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2009 117,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,714 miles

rear o/s cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 116,527 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 116,523 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

1,Nearside front wheel beaaring slightly noisey.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 116,409 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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RCA 117Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 92,236 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 RCA 117Y, 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 43 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 RCA 117Y registered?

RCA 117Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is RCA 117Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 117Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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