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2299 RW

1990 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2299 RW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 131,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

gear box damp

handbrake cables deteriorating

horn poor

p.s.d pipe corroding

steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2024 131,020 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorating

brake pipe ferrules corroding

gear box damp

washers poor

Fail 26 Apr 2024 131,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorating

brake pipe ferrules corroding

gear box damp

washers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,002 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

gearbox damp

handbrake cables deteriorated

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2022 129,668 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear lamp has condensation inside

Offside outer sill badly corroding

front brake discs deteriorated

gearbox damp

rear tyres 11 years old and worn close to legal limit

slight play in front wheel bearings

washers poor

Fail 7 Apr 2022 129,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

condensation in rear lamps

front brake discs corroded

rear c.v boots deteriorated

rear tyres 11 years old and worn low

slight play front wheel bearings

transmission damp

washers poor

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,341 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 128,893 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear one side light not working

Rear c.v boots cracking

Rear tyres reaching marker bars

Rear tyres reaching marker bars

gear box damp

hand brake outer casing splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,076 miles

All brake ferrules corroding

Fuel tank strap corroding

Gear box damp

O/S Handbrake cable deteriorating

O/S/R outer side light not working

Power steering pipe corroding

Rear C/V boots cracking

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 12 Jun 2017 128,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working O/S brake light not working (1.2.1b)

All brake ferrules corroding

Fuel tank strap corroding

Gear box damp

O/S Handbrake cable deteriorating

O/S/R outer side light not working

Power steering pipe corroding

Rear C/V boots cracking

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,866 miles

Nearside Rear pad wear indicator not connected

Rear c.v. boots cracking

fuel pump cover plate corroding

gear box damp

hand brake outer casing broke

psd pipe corroding

slight play in both front wish bone upper bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear pad wear indicator not connected

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear c.v. boots cracking

fuel pump cover plate corroding

gear box damp

hand brake outer casing broke

psd pipe corroding

slight play in both front wish bone upper bushes

Fail 27 May 2015 123,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter cover deteriorating

n/s/r pad wear indicator not connected

o/s handbrake outer casing deteriorating

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r light condensed up

o/s/r outer cv boot cracking

oil leak on engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to the psd pipes

slight play in the o/s rackend

excessive play in n/s rack end

Pass 27 May 2015 123,157 miles

fuel filter cover deteriorating

n/s/r pad wear indicator not connected

o/s handbrake outer casing deteriorating

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r light condensed up

o/s/r outer cv boot cracking

oil leak on engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to the psd pipes

slight play in the o/s rackend

excessive play in n/s rack end

Pass 23 May 2014 120,312 miles

both headlamp aims on lowest setting

fuel pipe corroded o/s/r

o/s handbrake cable collapsing

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,599 miles

damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

fuel pipe rubbing

no rubber on rear wiper

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r lamp damaged

one bulb in n/w in each rear sidelight

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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

various caliper plates lifting

Fail 20 May 2013 117,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r lamp damaged

corrosion around handbrake cable tube

damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

fuel pipe rubbing

handbrake high and release button sticks

no rubber on rear wiper

o/s handbrake cable collapsing

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

one bulb n/w in each of rear sidelights

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in steering o/s and n/s

various caliper plates lifting

Pass 18 May 2012 116,407 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

electric fan blades catching fan housing

front lower skirt adrift

fuel pipes corroding

handbrake high

n/s washer blocked

n/s/r alloy damaged

n/s/r brake flexi pipe ends starting to corrode

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r light cluster condensed up

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/r c.v gaiter deteriorating

o/s/r handbrake outer cable deteriorating

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear tank strap corroding

rear wiper split

slight leak from gear box

slight leak from rear diff

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,908 miles

brake pedal travel long

corrosion around handbrake cable tube

corrosion on front flexible brake hose ferrules

handbrake high

handbrake lever release button sticks

o/s handbrake cable collapsing

o/s headlamp aim on lowest setting

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear tyres worn to limit

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

slight play in o/s and n/s steering

steering slightly stiff(uj)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal travel long

corrosion around handbrake cable tube

corrosion on front flexible brake hose ferrules

handbrake high

handbrake lever release button sticks

o/s handbrake cable collapsing

o/s headlamp aim on lowest setting

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear tyres worn to limit

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

slight play in o/s and n/s steering

steering slightly stiff(uj)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,100 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s washer jets poor

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,100 miles

n/s washer jets poor

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2008 112,353 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

fuel pipe rubbing on fuel filler neck

o/s/f flexi-hose deteriorating & ferrules corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 112,353 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

fuel pipe rubbing on fuel filler neck

o/s/f flexi-hose deteriorating & ferrules corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2007 111,496 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

brake pad warning on

o/s/r sidelight not working

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2006 109,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 109,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread

n/s/r outer cv boot split

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

parking brake lever release button sticks

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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2299 RW is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 115,585 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 2299 RW, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2299 RW is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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