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RFC 587W

1980 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928 S84,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 587W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 74,999 miles

brakes still slight inbalance. † †fuel tank presented when very low no leaks evedent at time of test. †

Fail 31 Mar 2006 74,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RFC 587W is a 1980 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 84,928 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 RFC 587W, 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 46 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 RFC 587W registered?

RFC 587W is a 1980 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is RFC 587W safe to buy?

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