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VFS 529V

1980 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928 S84,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 529V
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,806 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 70,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

bonnet struts defective

boot struts defective

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump & tank cover severely holed & corroded

oil leak

severe under body corrosion

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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VFS 529V is a 1980 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFS 529V, 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 VFS 529V registered?

VFS 529V is a 1980 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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