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A9 KDL

1983 Porsche 928 S

Brown Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KDL
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 135,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,749 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 135,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight hunt on idle

Pass 28 Jun 2010 180,495 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 180,495 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 180,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 180,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 180,103 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 180,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 179,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 179,712 miles

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

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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A9 KDL is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Brown with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A9 KDL, 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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A9 KDL is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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