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ULY 175X

1981 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,864 mi
Last recorded122,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 928 S102,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULY 175X
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,864 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pad warning light on ( pads all ok )

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,864 miles

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded wheel arch ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

multiple fluid leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in wheel arche ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

multiple fluid leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,869 miles

oil leak, not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 122,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 122,546 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 122,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside front and both rear brake flexible hoses very poor condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 121,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 121,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 120,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 120,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 117,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2006

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emissions running close to limit

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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ULY 175X is a 1981 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULY 175X, 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 ULY 175X registered?

ULY 175X is a 1981 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 25 August 1981.

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