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WAR 398W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 398W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,775 miles

Offside Front offside front road wheel rim damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2019 120,769 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front offside front road wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 118,934 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 116,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 116,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 116,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 115,482 miles

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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WAR 398W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAR 398W, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAR 398W registered?

WAR 398W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WAR 398W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 398W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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