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G897 BVS

1990 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 BVS
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,239 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 131,238 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 130,313 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 130,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 128,349 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 128,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 126,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 124,246 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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G897 BVS is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 115,585 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 G897 BVS, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G897 BVS registered?

G897 BVS is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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