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SVR 588W

1980 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

261,420 mi
Last recorded261,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928102,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 588W
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 261,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 261,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lenses broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Automatic transmission leaking

Oil leak on engine

Pass 13 May 2017 261,422 miles

Both rear driveshafts have slight grease leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 8 May 2017 261,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Numerous nails in tread ? (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Bent (2.4.G.1)

Both rear driveshafts have slight grease leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2016 261,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 236,458 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Rear transaxle oil leak ?

Pass 30 Apr 2015 236,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

offside rear antiroll linkbar slightly bent

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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SVR 588W is a 1980 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,851 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 SVR 588W, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVR 588W registered?

SVR 588W is a 1980 Porsche 928, first registered on 18 July 1980.

Is SVR 588W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 588W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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