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VJM 954Y

1982 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,820 mi
Last recorded220,820 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 928 S98,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 954Y
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 220,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 220,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 220,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 220,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 218,910 miles

all tyres aged and worn around 3mm

rear coil spring corroded

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2019 218,905 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all c.v boots cracking

all tyres aged and worn around 3mm

rear coil spring corroded

slight bind to o/s/f and n/s/r brakes

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 216,885 miles

Nearside Front head light condensed up

Nearside Front side light lense cracked

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play under load

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front upper wishbone ball joints boots deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2014 200,410 miles

o/s washer jet weak

chips on windscreen

front pads over half worn

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

o/s/f top suspension wishbone boot cracking

oil leak on engine

rear c.v boots cracking

slight corrosion to both front wings and bottom of doors

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearing

undertray missing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 186,827 miles

both front headlamp covers misted up

corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f wings at bottom

exhaust blowing from centre box

gear chatter from transmission

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

o/s side indicator dim

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone boots cracking

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

slight oil leak from engine

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 184,411 miles

both doors corroded at bottom edges

coolant leak (small hose rear of coolant bridge)

corrosion around handbrake tube

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg next to brake flexi-hose

front brake discs fitted incorrectly

holes in n/s/f fog & spot lamps

middle to rear exhaust & slight blow

n/s drive shaft seal weeping

o/s door handle loose

o/s handbrake sticking slightly

o/s/f wing corroded at lower edge

oil leak from engine

power steering pipe damp

slight judder n/s/r brake

slight judder on front brakes

sump gasket perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 184,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both doors corroded at bottom edges

coolant leak (small hose rear of coolant bridge)

corrosion around handbrake tube

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg next to brake flexi-hose

front brake discs fitted incorrectly

holes in n/s/f fog & spot lamps

middle to rear exhaust & slight blow

n/s drive shaft seal weeping

o/s door handle loose

o/s handbrake sticking slightly

o/s/f wing corroded at lower edge

oil leak from engine

power steering pipe damp

slight judder n/s/r brake

slight judder on front brakes

sump gasket perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 204,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 204,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 204,106 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 201,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front top balljoint advise lock nut ;

Pass 9 Mar 2007 199,884 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 199,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 195,136 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 195,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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VJM 954Y is a 1982 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,413 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 VJM 954Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJM 954Y is a 1982 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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