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BIG 9281

1983 Porsche 928 S

Bronze Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9281
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,148 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,148 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r brake binding heavily, o/s/r binding and noisey. (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 90,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,822 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,822 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 58,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 84,964 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 83,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s fronnt tyre wearing edges

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

rear suspension bushes starting to crack

slight play inner rack joints

some surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres diff size to front

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 68,372 miles

oil leaks under engine/slight play nearside rack arm/oil on rack mountings

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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BIG 9281 is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Bronze with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 92,236 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 BIG 9281, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIG 9281 is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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