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A62 BAM

1983 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,934 mi
Last recorded150,934 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 BAM
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 150,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 150,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 150,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 149,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 148,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 147,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,168 miles

N/s front tyre starting to perish

O/s front tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 147,168 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/s front tyre starting to perish

O/s front tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 147,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 146,868 miles

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

front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 10 Jan 2013 146,830 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

No offside rear seat fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 145,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 145,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PERISHING TO OUTER EDGE OF O/S/R TYRE

Pass 26 Sep 2008 140,730 miles

nearside rack gaitor perished

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2007 139,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 135,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 135,849 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

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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A62 BAM is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A62 BAM, 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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What year was A62 BAM registered?

A62 BAM is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 19 August 1983.

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