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AMZ 9284

1988 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 9284
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 92,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,702 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,701 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,518 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,518 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,330 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,267 miles

fuel lines corroded

oil leak(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,992 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from rear transmission

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,960 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,940 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 89,932 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,909 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition, pads ok

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,906 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition, pads ok

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,307 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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AMZ 9284 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AMZ 9284, 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 AMZ 9284 registered?

AMZ 9284 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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