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B271 HAM

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 HAM
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 172,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 172,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 170,276 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 166,423 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 163,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 162,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 161,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 159,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 149,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 136,902 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 136,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,419 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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B271 HAM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B271 HAM, 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 B271 HAM registered?

B271 HAM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B271 HAM safe to buy?

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