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B78 XWY

1999 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 XWY
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 103,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 102,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated allowing slight side to side movement

Fail 8 Jul 2020 102,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Found with weight on vehicle on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated allowing slight side to side movement

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,357 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 100,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,246 miles

rront tyres scrubing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,152 miles

fuel return pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel return pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,708 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 92,661 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre rubbing roll bar link

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washer innop

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,943 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2005 76,456 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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B78 XWY is a 1999 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B78 XWY, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B78 XWY is a 1999 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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