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TOY 524W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 524W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,585 miles

CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRES

OIL LEAK

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

severe cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,596 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 65,585 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 65,518 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,518 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,477 miles

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

brake warning light flickerd once during test

o/s lower windscreen cracked

o/s/f side lamp slightly dim

slight bind on front brakes

slight play @ front o/s wheel

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light flickerd once during test

o/s lower windscreen cracked

o/s/f side lamp slightly dim

slight bind on front brakes

slight play @ front o/s wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,399 miles

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

wind screen damaged outside wiper sweep

wipers slow

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

wind screen damaged outside wiper sweep

wipers slow

Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,360 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 65,360 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges . slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2005 653,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 653,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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TOY 524W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 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 TOY 524W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TOY 524W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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