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B581 AHM

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 AHM
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,278 miles

Front anti roll bar links deteriorating

Offside Front shocker leg harness loose

Offside Rear inner c.v boot cracking

Offside Rear outer c.v boot split

Offside Rear sill corroding

gear box ferrule split

suspension spring and cups corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 92,891 miles

Front Lower shocker bushes deteriorating

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Offside Front leg wiring harness loose

Offside Rear c.v boots cracking

Offside Rear hand brake cable insert in to the hub loose

Offside Rear pad sensor bridged

auto box pipe ferrule split

front and rear coil springs and cups corroding

under tray missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,131 miles

Front lower shocker bushes deteriorating

Front lower valance missing

Rear c.v boots cracking

middle exhaust box deteriorating

oil leak on engine

under tray missing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,394 miles

Front lower valance missing

Offside Front alloy damaged

Offside Front tyre has nail in centre

Offside Outer c.v. boot cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2016 91,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front fog lights not working

Front lower valance missing

Offside Front alloy damaged

Offside Front tyre has nail in centre

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot cracking

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,031 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B581 AHM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B581 AHM, 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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B581 AHM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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