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SKM 158W

1980 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928 S84,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 158W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,732 miles

ADVISE power steering leak

Fail 26 May 2011 42,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE power steering leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,524 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 42,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 40,639 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 40,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pipe fouling stering collome rear tyers low presure nsr iner cv joint bolt loos

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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SKM 158W is a 1980 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SKM 158W, 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 SKM 158W registered?

SKM 158W is a 1980 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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