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G427 UAM

1989 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 UAM
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,944 miles

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

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

engine running rough

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/inner wing (6.1.B.2)

brake disc inner surfaces bands of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,428 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,860 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 80,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper blade rubber split

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn edges of tread

rear brake discs corroded

wear at offside of steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,525 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn edges of tread

rear brake discs corroded

wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,135 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 71,849 miles

Fuel pipes corroding badly at rear of vehicle.

Hydrocarbon emissions near legal limit.

Fail 19 May 2006 71,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs been lightly machined

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2006 71,794 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

co weak and engine runs rough

footbrake travel

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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G427 UAM is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G427 UAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G427 UAM registered?

G427 UAM is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G427 UAM safe to buy?

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