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B16 DAS

1989 Porsche 928

Grey Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,758 mi
Last recorded142,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DAS
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear 1 side light not working

Offside Rear Inner c.v boot cracking

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Rear brake backing plates missing

Rear shocker spring and cups corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 142,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front brake disc fitted with incorrect rotation

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Offside Rear inner c.v boot splitting

front fog lights not working

rear brake backing plates missing

rear shock absorbers and springs heavily corroded

front upper suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated, debonding and sliding out of arms

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,511 miles

Front Upper wishbone bushes worn

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Rear brake backing plates missing

air con belt missing

coil spring and cups corroding

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Fail 23 Aug 2022 142,508 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Rear brake backing plates missing

air con belt missing

all tyres cracking and are of age. advised to change

coil springs and cups corroding

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 140,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 139,951 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear cv gaiters split

Pass 30 Apr 2009 139,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 138,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 138,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear outer c/v boots split

Fail 27 Jan 2006 138,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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B16 DAS is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Grey with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B16 DAS, 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 B16 DAS registered?

B16 DAS is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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