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VWM 226V

1980 Porsche 928

Grey Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 928102,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 226V
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 135,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 133,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 132,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

P.A.S belt cracking.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fueltank securing strap corroding.

Fail 4 May 2012 132,409 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

P.A.S belt cracking.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fueltank securing strap corroding.

Pass 5 May 2011 130,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 130,568 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

leak from n/s oil cooler pipe.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,249 miles

handbrake high

n/s/r fog lamp n/w

o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 29 Aug 2007 125,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/ steering rack boot split

o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

handbrake high

n/s/r fog lamp not working

slight play o/s sterring track rod

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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VWM 226V is a 1980 Porsche 928 in Grey with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 928 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWM 226V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Porsche 928 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWM 226V registered?

VWM 226V is a 1980 Porsche 928, first registered on 23 May 1980.

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