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FWD 158Y

1983 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,081 mi
Last recorded58,081 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 158Y
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,081 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 58,080 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

headlamp main beam warning not working correctly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,080 miles

both headlamps slightly dim

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,071 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 56,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 49,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FWD 158Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FWD 158Y, 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 FWD 158Y registered?

FWD 158Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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