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BKZ 488

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 488
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 73,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,667 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Trim insecure

Wiring exposed passenger footwell

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 73,667 miles

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,666 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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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BKZ 488 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BKZ 488, 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 BKZ 488 registered?

BKZ 488 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is BKZ 488 safe to buy?

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