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A21 TDY

1985 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TDY
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,881 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Feb 2025 104,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 104,881 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake dices sliht worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 104,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake dices sliht worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 103,775 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 102,173 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 102,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 101,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 99,717 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 99,717 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 98,774 miles

slight wear in steering rack

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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A21 TDY is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 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 A21 TDY, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 TDY registered?

A21 TDY is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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