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B8 YGT

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YGT
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 143,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Both front discs backing plates slightly loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,667 miles

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

advise both front backing plates corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 142,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

advise both front backing plates corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,371 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 142,371 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 141,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 141,596 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 141,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 141,203 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 140,960 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 140,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 136,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 136,313 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 126,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 126,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 126,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,976 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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B8 YGT is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B8 YGT, 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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B8 YGT is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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