MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,665 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Porsche 928?
Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBW 397T is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 VBW 397T, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VBW 397T registered?
VBW 397T is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 13 June 1979.
Is VBW 397T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBW 397T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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