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A928 DJW

1989 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,003 mi
Last recorded163,003 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 DJW
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 163,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,536 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 161,536 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 158,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 158,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,937 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 154,936 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 148,514 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 137,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 136,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

deterioration on upper suspension arm bushes

nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

offside front lower shock absorber bush near deterioration limit

offside rear engine mounting to sub frame badly corroded

rear driveshaft gaiters badly cracked

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

unable to extract offside rear seat belt

Fail 23 Aug 2011 135,305 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cant fully test front suspension components (under tray fitted)

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

cracking on both CV gaiters

offside rear engine mounting bracket to sub frame badly corroded

slight deterioration on front lower shock absorber bushes

slight deterioration on front suspension arm upper bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,305 miles

cant fully test front suspension components (under tray fitted)

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

cracking on both CV gaiters

offside rear engine mounting bracket to sub frame badly corroded

slight deterioration on front lower shock absorber bushes

slight deterioration on front suspension arm upper bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2010 134,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 128,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,856 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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A928 DJW is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A928 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A928 DJW registered?

A928 DJW is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 19 August 1989.

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