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D938 ELF

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 ELF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,586 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 136,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,533 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,570 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 132,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,701 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,622 miles

brake pad wear light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ferrals are slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,267 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box in poor condition

fuel pipes slightlly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Sep 2013 117,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box in poor condition

fuel pipes slightlly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 116,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,687 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,710 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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D938 ELF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 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 D938 ELF, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D938 ELF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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