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C394 MDS

1985 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 MDS
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 144,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 135,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear drive shaft gaiter solit

Fail 30 Sep 2015 135,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear drive shaft gaiter solit

Pass 13 May 2013 135,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 135,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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C394 MDS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C394 MDS, 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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C394 MDS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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