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1989 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration16 DV
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025
Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,210 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 153,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 151,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,569 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 151,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 149,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 148,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 140,651 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 139,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipe furrel ends corroding

o/s/f sidelight lens glass chipped

o/s/f track rod end boot cracking

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,572 miles

all brake pipe furrel ends corroding

o/s/f sidelight lens glass chipped

o/s/f track rod end boot cracking

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2012 138,573 miles

all brake pipe furrels corroding

front undertray hanging down

gearbox leak

n/s/r outer cv boot split

o/s track-rod end boot deteriorating

o/s/f sidelight lense stone chip in glass

o/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/r rear shocker damp

oil leak on engine

signs of air-con leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,091 miles

oil leak o/s/f

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r outer cv boot split

o/s/f lamp damaged

o/s/r inner cv boot split

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 132,057 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside edges + nail in the n/s/f tyre (would recommend replacing both tyres)

chip in o/s/f lower lamp lens

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.00mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 127,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

light switch loose

n/s outer driveshaft boot cut

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 127,768 miles

front wipers poor

light switch loose

n/s outer driveshaft boot cut

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2008 122,592 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 122,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 118,023 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres feathered on edges

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 118,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning on

front tyres feathered on edges

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

pas pipe rubbing on n/s cam cover

sidelight n/w n/s/r

tailgate struts weak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 111,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

n/s number plate lamp slightly distorted

o/s/f wiper split

sidelight n/w o/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2005 105,490 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 105,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rattle on exhaust

sidelight n/w o/s

slight play both front upper wishbone bushes

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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16 DV is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 112,678 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 16 DV, 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 37 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 16 DV registered?

16 DV is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 16 DV safe to buy?

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