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SKL 404W

1981 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928118,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 404W
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,098 miles

front steering and suspension components contaminated with oil and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 118,098 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,098 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,668 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,117 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 108,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 107,818 miles

brake pad warning light on dash staying on.

n/s & o/s/f indicators side repeaters lights dim.

n/s & o/s/r outer c/v boots split [drive shafts].

oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box area.

wire insecure o/s/r.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 107,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash staying on.

n/s & o/s/f indicators side repeaters lights dim.

n/s & o/s/r outer c/v boots split [drive shafts].

oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box area.

wire insecure o/s/r.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,617 miles

N/S/R outer CV boot insecure.

O/S/R inner CV boot insecure.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,617 miles

N/S/R outer CV boot insecure.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R inner CV boot insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,372 miles

damp around o/s/r shock absorber area.

o/s/r drive shaft inner c/v boot slightly split.

o/s/r hand brake low reading soon req's attention.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

auxcillary belts loose

engine oil warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2006 104,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 104,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

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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SKL 404W is a 1981 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SKL 404W, 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 SKL 404W registered?

SKL 404W is a 1981 Porsche 928, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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