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C18 BJB

1988 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BJB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,970 miles

cv boot n/s/r split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 102,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 102,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 102,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 102,970 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2006 102,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corroded fuel pipes at rear

corrosion around handbrake cable mount

corrosion to all flexible brake pipe ferrules

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f flexible brake pipe deteriorating

n/s/f wheel very close to body

o/s handbrake cable collapsing

pas pipe close to brake pipes/ n/s cam cover

slight play in o/s/f upper wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2005 102,970 miles

underbody fuel and brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2005 102,970 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs corroded

corrosion around handbrake cable mount

corrosion to all flexible brake pipe ferrules

fuel pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f wheel fouling on body

o/s beam aim on upper limit

pas pipe close to brake pipes n/s/f inner wing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f upper wishbone front bush

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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C18 BJB is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 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 C18 BJB, 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 38 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 C18 BJB registered?

C18 BJB is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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