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C301 BNX

1985 Porsche 928 S

Grey Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 BNX
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 132,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 132,746 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 132,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 129,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 128,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,727 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play both sides (9.2.8c)

Oil leak and automatic transmission fluid leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 121,772 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak and automatic transmition fluid leak ()

Play in both front inner steering joints

Pos fuel leak. car smells of fuel but to much oil to tell. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 110,527 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,319 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,038 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 84,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leaks

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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C301 BNX is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Grey with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C301 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C301 BNX registered?

C301 BNX is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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