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TCK 79T

1978 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,175 mi
Last recorded55,175 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Porsche 928100,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCK 79T
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,750 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 52,979 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Minor oil leak at torque converter side

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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TCK 79T is a 1978 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 100,963 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 TCK 79T, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCK 79T registered?

TCK 79T is a 1978 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is TCK 79T safe to buy?

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