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B719 GWJ

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,094 mi
Last recorded137,094 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 GWJ
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 137,094 miles

All brake backing plates missing

Exhaust rubbers splitting

Front Coil springs corroding

Front Upper Suspension bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Lower shocker bush splitting

Offside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating

Rear Coil springs and cups corroded

Rear Discs pitting

Sills corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,094 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs and cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

all brake back plates missing

Fail 15 Dec 2021 137,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs and cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

all brake back plates missing

Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,904 miles

Front Lower lights not seated correctly

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Lower shocker bush splitting

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear springs and cups corroding

both sides upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

brake backing plate missing

fuel pipes corroding

gear box ferrule splitting

hand brake cables deteriorating

oil leak on engine

rear inner sills repaired

Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower lights not seated correctly

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Lower shocker bush splitting

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear springs and cups corroding

both sides upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

brake backing plate missing

fuel pipes corroding

gear box ferrule splitting

hand brake cables deteriorating

oil leak on engine

rear inner sills repaired

Pass 3 Dec 2019 137,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 136,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 134,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front upper ball joint boot split allowing water ingress

Fail 21 Nov 2011 131,823 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front upper ball joint boot split allowing water ingress

Pass 25 Nov 2010 129,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on

small chip in zone b swept area of windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2010 129,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on

small chip in zone b swept area of windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,533 miles

slight play on offside front hub

Fail 12 Oct 2007 121,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight play on offside front hub

Pass 19 Oct 2006 119,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 118,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 45,514 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B719 GWJ is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B719 GWJ, 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 B719 GWJ registered?

B719 GWJ is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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