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A7 PXR

1989 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,430 mi
Last recorded191,430 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PXR
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 191,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear tyres low on limits

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

brake pads low and discs corroded

smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 1 Feb 2013 191,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release lever damaged

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators(-2mm)

chassis dented

coolant/tyre pressure warnings on

surface corrosion @ floor pan(rear/n/s +jacking points)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2012 171,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlight images weak, all discs corroded. both front chassis legs damaged,

Fail 6 Jan 2012 171,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlight images weak, all discs corroded. both front chassis legs damaged,

Pass 6 Aug 2010 171,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted (inner face)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2009 166,238 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 166,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 158,791 miles

play in steering column

rear shockers weak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 148,779 miles

Front no. plate loose

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

N/s/r outer c/v boot split

O/s washer weak

O/s/r c/v boot cracked

Under tray loose

Pass 22 Feb 2006 145,923 miles

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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A7 PXR is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 112,678 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 A7 PXR, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 PXR is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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