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WEV 128W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 128W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 145,404 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower shocker bush deteriorating

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear c.v boots cracking

gear box damp

Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front shocker legs lower bushes deteriorating

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Offside Front rack end has play

Offside Rear Inner c.v boot split

gear box damp

rear c.v boots cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2019 145,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged edge frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 141,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear very slight brake bind

Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 136,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox has minor leak

Pass 14 May 2008 136,754 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2008 136,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 136,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WEV 128W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WEV 128W, 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.

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WEV 128W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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