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A437 VEW

1983 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,653 mi
Last recorded120,653 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA437 VEW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,451 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 120,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 120,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2009 120,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 120,048 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 119,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 119,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,964 miles

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

both front flexi brake ferrils starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 11,964 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front flexi brake ferrils starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

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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A437 VEW is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A437 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A437 VEW registered?

A437 VEW is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 October 1983.

Is A437 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A437 VEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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