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5 CP

1988 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CP
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,036 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,288 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,119 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,119 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,450 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2005 33,133 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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5 CP is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 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 5 CP, 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 38 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 5 CP registered?

5 CP is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is 5 CP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 CP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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