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B129 NBY

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,784 mi
Last recorded59,784 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB129 NBY
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,784 miles

play in steering column

slight play in n/s suspension bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in steering column

slight play in n/s suspension bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,704 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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B129 NBY is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 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 B129 NBY, 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 41 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 B129 NBY registered?

B129 NBY is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B129 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B129 NBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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