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B94 GMW

1985 Porsche 928 S

Bronze Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,860 mi
Last recorded168,860 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 GMW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 168,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 168,860 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 168,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013
Pass 12 Apr 2012 167,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 167,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamps fasteners corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 167,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 167,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 166,013 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2009 165,479 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front floor corroded, but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2009 165,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor corroded, but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2008 164,624 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 164,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 163,768 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 162,992 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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B94 GMW is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Bronze with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B94 GMW, 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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B94 GMW is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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