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VGL 39W

1981 Porsche 928

Green Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928118,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGL 39W
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,644 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VGL 39W is a 1981 Porsche 928 in Green with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,098 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 VGL 39W, 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 45 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 VGL 39W registered?

VGL 39W is a 1981 Porsche 928, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is VGL 39W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGL 39W 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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