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1985 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,064 mi
Last recorded12,064 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JO
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 12,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Inside the V (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 10,251 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 10,251 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 7,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 6,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 5,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 5,737 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking unable to identify exact source due to extensive nature of fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both headlamp aim far too low, reset to zero ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 4,455 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 3,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 1,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 25,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,589 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,489 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,648 miles

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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1 JO is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 JO, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 JO is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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