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A9 SBN

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SBN
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 141,278 miles

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

bonnet release handle damaged but can still function as intended

fuel tank guard slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 141,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release handle damaged but can still function as intended

fuel tank guard slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 136,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 132,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,122 miles

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

both steering rack adjuster rods damaged(but not weakend)

deep cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

n/s and o/s/f upper suspension wishbone inner mounting bushes have some play

n/s/f tyre has uneven feathered wear on inner edge of tread

n/s/r tyre has raised edge tread pattern and has worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

oil under and around power steering resoviour

steering rack has some play under load

Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 125,702 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,175 miles

Front number plate on the slope

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 121,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 120,151 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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A9 SBN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A9 SBN, 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 A9 SBN registered?

A9 SBN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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