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B403 TAA

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,276 mi
Last recorded114,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 TAA
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 114,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,276 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected nearside & offside (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,276 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 114,276 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,276 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 114,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Nov 2015 114,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,882 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,652 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 7 Sep 2011 103,074 miles

bonnet damper worn / weak

exhaust poor condition

mileage counter not working?

Fail 6 Sep 2011 103,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet damper worn / weak

exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,413 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 98,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B403 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B403 TAA, 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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B403 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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