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A311 SYP

1983 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,118 mi
Last recorded66,118 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 SYP
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,118 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust repaired with paste, but secure and not blowing.

fuel pipe corroded around fuel tank

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 65,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet release handle damaged/insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 62,430 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FUEL AND BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F UPPER WISH BONE BUSHES

Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,410 miles

FUEL LINES ARE VERY,VERY RUSTY

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR TYRES LOW

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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A311 SYP is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A311 SYP, 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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A311 SYP is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 24 August 1983.

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