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A1 YRU

1988 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,260 mi
Last recorded142,260 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YRU
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 142,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 141,655 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 141,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,555 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 140,554 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack has excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,242 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 140,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,939 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 139,323 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 139,276 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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A1 YRU is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A1 YRU, 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 A1 YRU registered?

A1 YRU is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is A1 YRU safe to buy?

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