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VNC 816X

1982 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928104,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNC 816X
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,177 miles

o/s and n/s rear reverse lamps in-op

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,073 miles

Central Rear Lower oil leak from auto box

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,255 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 109,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Splash guard loose Signs it has been rubbing on tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,831 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,165 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 103,717 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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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VNC 816X is a 1982 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,678 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 VNC 816X, 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 44 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 VNC 816X registered?

VNC 816X is a 1982 Porsche 928, first registered on 2 April 1982.

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The MOT history for VNC 816X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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