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B276 BRO

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,638 mi
Last recorded6,638 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 BRO
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,638 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Oct 2012 6,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

damage to front lower bumper/valance

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

wipers do not self park

Pass 30 Sep 2011 4,230 miles

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2010 1,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 870 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside 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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B276 BRO is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B276 BRO, 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 B276 BRO registered?

B276 BRO is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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