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B920 XYR

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,229 mi
Last recorded52,229 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB920 XYR
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,198 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,345 miles

offside reart brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside reart brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,482 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,480 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,388 miles

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

Nearside front wheel is binding slightly

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,280 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,263 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 40,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,418 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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B920 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B920 XYR, 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 B920 XYR registered?

B920 XYR is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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