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B137 FMW

1985 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB137 FMW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 65,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

breather pipes corroded at rear

Pass 24 May 2017 64,840 miles

Nearside Near side steering rack gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Slight restricted movement on off side front brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 63,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 62,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 57,118 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,839 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,721 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

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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B137 FMW is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B137 FMW, 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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B137 FMW is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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