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B891 TAA

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,990 mi
Last recorded167,990 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB891 TAA
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 167,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 167,471 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 167,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 165,897 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 165,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2007 164,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 164,512 miles

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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B891 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B891 TAA, 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 B891 TAA registered?

B891 TAA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B891 TAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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