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BWT 285X

1982 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,541 mi
Last recorded175,541 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928 S98,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 285X
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 175,541 miles

Oil leak ()

underside corrision

Pass 28 Oct 2014 175,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,463 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,463 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 93,479 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering rack

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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BWT 285X is a 1982 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,413 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 BWT 285X, 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 44 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 BWT 285X registered?

BWT 285X is a 1982 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 June 1982.

Is BWT 285X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWT 285X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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