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B226 XTS

1985 Porsche 928 S

Grey Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 XTS
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 40,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.71 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 39,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,656 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,140 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,350 miles

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,346 miles

small amount of play at nearside front suspension joints

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,764 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,899 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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B226 XTS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Grey with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 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 B226 XTS, 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 41 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 B226 XTS registered?

B226 XTS is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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