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B479 THP

1985 Porsche 928 S

Brown Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,275 mi
Last recorded91,275 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 THP
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside steering rack mounts have slight movement

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 90,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs pitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear driveshaft outer joint boot split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,873 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,332 miles

all flexis brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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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B479 THP is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Brown with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B479 THP, 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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B479 THP is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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