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4848 NA

1985 Porsche 928 S

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,563 mi
Last recorded167,563 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4848 NA
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 167,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 167,559 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 167,313 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 166,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 166,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 166,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 163,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 158,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 147,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 143,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 139,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 137,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 137,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from the engine

Water leak from expansion tank, bottom water pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2011 134,950 miles

o/s/f track rod arm has play in inner ball joint

Fail 23 Jun 2010 133,754 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 131,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 128,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 126,321 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 126,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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4848 NA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4848 NA, 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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What year was 4848 NA registered?

4848 NA is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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