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SFV 928

1990 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,085 mi
Last recorded124,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928100,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 928
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,065 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 124,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,071 miles

Front Upper wish bone bushes deteriorating

Front discs pitted and badly corroded on inside edge

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear c.v boots cracking

fuel bridge between heads chaffed

p.s.d flexi hose deteriorating

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play in both rack ends

wiring loose on o/s/f leg

Fail 17 Aug 2017 123,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Upper wish bone bushes deteriorating

Front discs grooved pitted and badly corroding on inside edge

Front shocker lower bushes worn

Rear c.v boots cracking

fuel bridge between heads chaffed

p.s.d flexi hose deteriorating

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play in both rack ends

wiring loose on o/s/f leg

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,396 miles

Front Upper wish bone bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

front discs getting grooved and badly corroding on the inside edge

fuel pipes corroding

p.s.d pipe corroding

Fail 16 May 2016 121,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper wish bone bushes deteriorating

Front lower valance damaged

both front lower shocker bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding

p.s.d pipe corroding

slight blow on exhaust middle joint

slight play in n/s rack end

Front discs getting grooved and badly corroding on the in side surface

Pass 29 May 2015 120,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 117,612 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 117,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,908 miles

hand brake travel could be less

Fail 1 Jun 2012 116,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

hand brake travel could be less

Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 116,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 115,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 114,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 107,033 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2005 96,108 miles

o/s/r flexible brake pipe fouling on handbrake cable

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2005 96,095 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to flexible pipe ferrules o/s/f and o/s/r

handbrake cables collapsing

n/s/f tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt twisted

surface corrosion on all brake discs

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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SFV 928 is a 1990 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 100,292 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 SFV 928, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFV 928 registered?

SFV 928 is a 1990 Porsche 928, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is SFV 928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFV 928 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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