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C434 MDS

1985 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,346 mi
Last recorded95,346 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 MDS
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 95,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

four tyres tread cracking

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f steering rack slightly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyre treads crackiing

coolant leak

front/rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f steering rack worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,336 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT HAS PLAY ( ON LIMIT )

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,455 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 93,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 90,566 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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C434 MDS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C434 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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C434 MDS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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