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B789 SEC

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 SEC
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,555 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 110,554 miles

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

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords at time of test.

Nearside Rear tyre central worn to wear bars and also starting to perish in tread but no visible cords at time of test.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind on hand rotation.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords at time of test.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,508 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,740 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

n/s front brake binding

Pass 7 Mar 2009 105,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 102,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 101,510 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 101,497 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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B789 SEC is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B789 SEC, 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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B789 SEC is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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