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RLX 737W

1981 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

24,407 mi
Last recorded24,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928118,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 737W
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks engine and gearbox areas

Fail 9 Jan 2014 24,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated

oil leaks engine and gearbox areas

Fail 22 Nov 2012 24,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 22,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,908 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,908 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front seat slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,929 miles

drivers seat frame slightly worn

slight corrosion fuel pipe

Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat frame slightly worn

slight corrosion fuel pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,203 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

minor oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle

Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

minor oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

minor oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear axle

offside front top ball joint boot split

trace of fuel under fuel tank,no sign of fuel leaking during test

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,147 miles

o/s/f upper balljoint boot split

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2006 151,136 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes juddering slightly

o/s inner cv boot missing

o/s/f upper balljoint boot split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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RLX 737W is a 1981 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,098 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 RLX 737W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLX 737W registered?

RLX 737W is a 1981 Porsche 928, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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