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XUY 170V

1979 Porsche 928

Gold Petrol 4474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 170V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,474cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,199 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,319 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,302 miles

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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XUY 170V is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Gold with a 4,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUY 170V, 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.

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What year was XUY 170V registered?

XUY 170V is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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