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928 DBX

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,906 mi
Last recorded145,906 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 DBX
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 145,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,313 miles

Both head lights levelling device very slow

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down & potentially fragile objects being transported.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 143,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down & potentially fragile objects being transported.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,761 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer in very poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side lamp came on with a tap still working,may require a new bulb.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On the limit of wear. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 137,026 miles

Offside Front Flexible brake hose poor condition

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 May 2018 133,415 miles

n/s rack damp

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 31 May 2018 133,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rack damp

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,160 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 131,157 miles

Abs wiring loom has split shrouding (front and rear)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after center section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

front tyres are stepped on the inner edge (worn high / low)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,853 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,806 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 129,806 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 129,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,694 miles

Oil leak

off side side light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,055 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 121,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 114,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,386 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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928 DBX is a 1988 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 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 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 928 DBX, 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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928 DBX is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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