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B716 BNM

1985 Porsche 928 S

Yellow Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB716 BNM
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,642 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,961 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,584 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,584 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/r outter drive shaft boot split.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,584 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/r outter drive shaft boot split.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r outter drive shaft boot split.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 77,368 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 77,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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B716 BNM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Yellow with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B716 BNM, 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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B716 BNM is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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