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GWL 494Y

1983 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 Porsche 928 S92,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 494Y
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,743 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Fail 31 Jan 2007 87,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 78,081 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 78,072 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust centre section corroded.

front brake discs worn.

movement in both front wheel bearings.

movement in steering rack.

radiator poor condition.

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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GWL 494Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GWL 494Y, 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 GWL 494Y registered?

GWL 494Y is a 1983 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 6 June 1983.

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