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SJI 8240

1987 Porsche 928 S

Grey Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,239 mi
Last recorded150,239 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 8240
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 150,239 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 150,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 148,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 146,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 145,422 miles

knocking noise from engine

Pass 10 Jan 2008 143,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 141,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 141,731 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 140,896 miles

HC high opn idle

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2005 139,491 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 139,303 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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SJI 8240 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Grey with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 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 SJI 8240, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 8240 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 13 January 1987.

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