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B21 PHL

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,561 mi
Last recorded160,561 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 PHL
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,561 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 160,561 miles

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

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

Passenger and rear seats missing at the time of the test

Fail 8 Jun 2020 160,561 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear wiring harness rubbing in inner drive shaft joint

Rear suspension cups and springs corroded

both front leg wiring harness loose

both front tyres cracking, advised to change

brake pad light on

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank cradle corroded

hand brake cables outer casing splitting

middle box deteriorating

oil leak on engine and gear box

fuel pipes have been pieced and hose badly cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2018 160,582 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 160,582 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 160,561 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016
Pass 21 Oct 2015 160,479 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 157,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 156,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,479 miles

offside outer cv boot rear

Pass 31 Oct 2009 153,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 153,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 153,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 149,978 miles

1/ front tyres worn on inner edges 2/ n/s/r cv boot split 3/ rear wipper worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 149,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 149,479 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges.

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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B21 PHL is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 B21 PHL, 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 B21 PHL registered?

B21 PHL is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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