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RTT 502W

1981 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 502W
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 247,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 247,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack end

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack mounts.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 247,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlight condensed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 247,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand controls fitted for excel

play in n/s steering rack arm

rear interior stripped down

Fail 19 Oct 2011 247,679 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand controls fitted for excel

play in n/s steering rack arm

rear interior stripped down

Pass 8 Nov 2010 347,681 miles

disabled controls fitted

interior fabrication taking place

Fail 27 Oct 2010 347,679 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

disabled controls fitted

interior fabrication taking place

Pass 10 Sep 2009 347,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 247,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 24,676 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 247,680 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 247,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 247,679 miles

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

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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RTT 502W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 102,389 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 RTT 502W, 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 45 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 RTT 502W registered?

RTT 502W is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 6 July 1981.

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