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YLU 601X

1982 Porsche 928 S

Brown Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928 S98,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 601X
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 132,324 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear driveshaft outer gaiters split

slight weep from steering rack

fuel tank poorly supported

rear discs very poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

suspension low

Fail 17 Aug 2010 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

suspension low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 119,325 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 118,905 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

fuel tank cover corrored

Pass 7 May 2008 114,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 114,191 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,484 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 13 Aug 2007 111,250 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gear box oil leaking pipe under drivers seat

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,446 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 104,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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YLU 601X is a 1982 Porsche 928 S in Brown with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,413 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 YLU 601X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YLU 601X is a 1982 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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