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1984 Porsche 928 S 4.7L Petrol · A205 VDE

A205 VDE

1984 Porsche 928 S (4.7L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1984. Recorded mileage 127,590 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 928 S
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 17/06/2025
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
127,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/06/2025
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1984
Engine
4700cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in June 2024, although an oil leak was recorded. There is a clear and concerning pattern regarding the steering system. In 2023, the steering rack mounts were noted as soft. By June 2024, this escalated into a failure involving a leaking steering rack, a missing nearside rack gaiter, and play in both the offside and nearside steering rack inner joints. Additional safety concerns were highlighted in the 2024 failure, specifically that the parking brake efficiency was less than 50% of the required value. A persistent oil leak has also been noted across the most recent entries. The recorded mileage of 127,590 miles is low for a 42-year-old vehicle. While this suggests lighter overall use, the recent failures of the steering rack and parking brake may indicate degradation caused by periods of standing or age-related perishables rather than high-mileage wear. The overall condition trend appears to be worsening. After a period of clean or minor passes between 2021 and 2023, the 2024 inspection revealed a significant cluster of mechanical defects.

A205 VDE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
  • 127,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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A205 VDE Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022127,585 mi
  2. 05/06/2023127,585 mi
  3. 03/06/2024127,586 mi+1 mi
  4. 19/06/2024127,590 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A205 VDE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 19:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Porsche 928 S (A205 VDE) between February 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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