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343 HAL

1983 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration343 HAL
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,078 miles

All Driveshaft cv boots deteriorating

All tyres aged

Both rear and n/s/f brake backing plates missing

Front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2024 90,078 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake deflector loose

Rear c.v boots cracking

all tyres aged

both rear brake backing plates missing and n/s/f

bushes in both front wishbones deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,075 miles

Offside Front air deflector loose

all bushes deteriorated in both front upper wishbones

both rear and n/s/f brake backing plates missing

tyres are of age

Fail 8 Aug 2023 90,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake deflector loose

Rear brake backing plates missing

Rear spring cups and shockers corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

front and rear discs deteriorating

o/s/f and o/s/r brake binding

tyres are of age

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all flexi brake hoses perished

rear brake effort poor

washers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 89,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,827 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 89,827 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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343 HAL is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 92,236 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 343 HAL, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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343 HAL is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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