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A12 AFN

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,034 mi
Last recorded178,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AFN
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 178,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 176,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 167,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 167,854 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 165,959 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 165,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2009 163,679 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2009 163,679 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 163,522 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 152,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 152,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 150,513 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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A12 AFN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A12 AFN, 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 A12 AFN registered?

A12 AFN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A12 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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