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B5 HKW

1989 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

133,168 mi
Last recorded133,168 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HKW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 133,168 miles

horn needs some attention

Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 131,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

small cuts on o/s/f tyre on inner wall

Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,274 miles

indicator switch not locating on right turn

Fail 8 Oct 2007 129,274 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator switch not locating on right turn

Fail 5 Sep 2007 129,197 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak at gearbox next to rear axle .

outer handbrake cable split .

Fail 23 Jul 2007 128,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,642 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 127,637 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 124,978 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 124,977 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

o/s rear drive saft gaiter split

tank damp

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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B5 HKW is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 112,678 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 B5 HKW, 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 37 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 B5 HKW registered?

B5 HKW is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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