MOT History from tests of petrol PORSCHE 928s year 1983

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Pass percent:70.64%

(The average a petrol PORSCHE 928 year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:1,175 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Rear brake binding	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Registration plate issues	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Rear brake binding	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Registration plate issues	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol PORSCHE 928s year 1983

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