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C225 XDB

1985 Porsche 928 S

Orange Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 XDB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 108,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,569 miles

unable to check outer sills o/s and n/s due to covers fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,262 miles

plastic oversills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,244 miles

unable to check inner sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake fluid cap broken slightly

n/s/r light cluster condensated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake fluid cap broken slightly

n/s/r light cluster condensated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,080 miles

signs of rear arches fouled with tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2012 106,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of rear arches fouled with tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,542 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,240 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cover missing off nearside headlight

front chassis rails slightly dented

offside front lower wing slightly insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,228 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

cover missing off nearside headlight

front no plate damaged

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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C225 XDB is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Orange with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C225 XDB, 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 C225 XDB registered?

C225 XDB is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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