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VIB 7928

1979 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,171 mi
Last recorded107,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 7928
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,082 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,921 miles

free play at near side front steering rack end

Fail 30 Dec 2014 106,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

free play at near side front steering rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,652 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wipers smeary

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s washer jet blocking up

play in n/s steering arm

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,530 miles

near side steering rack arm slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2007 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2006 106,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light on

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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VIB 7928 is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VIB 7928, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIB 7928 registered?

VIB 7928 is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is VIB 7928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 7928 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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