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B963 LNU

1985 Porsche 928 S

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,665 mi
Last recorded6,665 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB963 LNU
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 6,665 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged

Front sills and jacking points corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 6,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front jacking mount/sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking mount/sill slight corrosion

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 6,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside lower wing/jacking mount corroded and holed not prescribed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 6,438 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside lower wing/jacking mount corroded and holed not prescribed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 6,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight movement in steering rack fixings

Fail 21 Apr 2021 6,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight movement in steering rack fixings

Pass 20 May 2019 5,932 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,526 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wing insecure do to corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 5,476 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front track rod ends have excessive place (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion marked in yellow chalk (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 5,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 4,146 miles

o/s/r fuel tank vent pipes corroded away

Pass 1 Aug 2012 983 miles

nsf floor slightly corroded

oil leaks from engine

slight play both front w/bearings

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2012 969 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play both front w/bearings

slight play o/s steering rack

nsf floor slightly corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 May 2011 40 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 13 May 2011 15 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion nsf floor

Fail 2 Mar 2011 115,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded in o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,601 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded [o/s/r wheel arch]

Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,601 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,464 miles

fuel tank breather pipes under o/s/r wheel arch corroded away

Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,082 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jan 2007 115,072 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2006 114,280 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion on brake pipes

oil leak

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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B963 LNU is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B963 LNU, 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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B963 LNU is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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