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928 PMW

1988 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 PMW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 137,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under wheel arch (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (left hand side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack central shaft has slight movement

Fail 29 Apr 2024 137,333 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both side's (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively also loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (left hand side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 136,321 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 135,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 135,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 133,773 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 131,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 128,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 127,496 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2015 126,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 126,515 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 125,984 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,305 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 125,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 122,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 122,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,902 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 114,106 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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928 PMW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 928 PMW, 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 PMW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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