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DRK 972Y

1983 Porsche 928 S

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRK 972Y
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on but all pads ok

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s front tyre has deep cracks in the side wall but not exposing cords

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from around gear box area

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Jan 2007 144,397 miles

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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DRK 972Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 92,236 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 DRK 972Y, 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 43 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 DRK 972Y registered?

DRK 972Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 13 April 1983.

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