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B517 NKA

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 NKA
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 136,604 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 134,543 miles

oil leak

power steering weeping

Fail 17 Sep 2009 134,543 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak

power steering weeping

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,138 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

dash warning lights are flashing intermitantly

fuel pump cover on fuel tank is tapped up

n/s/ handbrake has slightly low effort

n/s//f windscreen washer is not working very well

Fail 28 Feb 2008 134,124 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all dash warning lights flashing intermittently

o/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

pad warning light on

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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B517 NKA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B517 NKA, 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 B517 NKA registered?

B517 NKA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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