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928 TYB

1989 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,200 mi
Last recorded196,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 TYB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 196,200 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 196,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 192,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 188,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 186,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 181,062 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 174,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 164,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 159,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 155,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear out inner side

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Front Tyre wear out inner side

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 155,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear out inner side

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Front Tyre wear out inner side

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 May 2016 150,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 145,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 141,231 miles

offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 140,490 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 140,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2009 139,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 138,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,012 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INSIDE EDGES ADVISE REPLACE

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 TYB is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 112,678 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 TYB, 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 37 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 928 TYB registered?

928 TYB is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for 928 TYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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