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YFC 595V

1979 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,630 mi
Last recorded88,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 928101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 595V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,630 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,622 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,219 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 87,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 86,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,128 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front seats worn and insecure

fuel pipe gard from tank corrosion

n/s/r c.v split

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 85,395 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 83,337 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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YFC 595V is a 1979 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFC 595V, 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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YFC 595V is a 1979 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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