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WJH 897Y

1982 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,805 mi
Last recorded89,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928104,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 897Y
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,736 miles

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

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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WJH 897Y is a 1982 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJH 897Y, 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.

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What year was WJH 897Y registered?

WJH 897Y is a 1982 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WJH 897Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 897Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJH 897Y have outstanding finance?

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