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D97 DAV

1988 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,891 mi
Last recorded136,891 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 DAV
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 136,891 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front jacking points

Fail 5 Apr 2012 136,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front jacking points

Pass 18 Dec 2010 136,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 132,310 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake inspection....

brake fluid level appears low...

n/s & o/s/f suspension wishbone bushes worn....

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding....

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge & getting close to limit....

oil leaks...

under body corrosion....

under body fuel pipes corroding.....

wet test....

Pass 13 Jan 2009 132,310 miles

advise brake inspection....

brake fluid level appears low...

n/s & o/s/f suspension wishbone bushes worn....

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding....

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge & getting close to limit....

oil leaks...

under body corrosion....

under body fuel pipes corroding.....

wet test....

Pass 7 Feb 2008 131,610 miles

advise brake system inspection.....

bonnet struts weak....

general under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s behind plastic sills repair work covered...

n/s & o/s/r & n/s/f brake hose ferules corroded...

n/s door mirror blanked....

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge...

oil leaks...

under body fuel pipes corroded...

Fail 18 Jan 2008 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

bonnet struts weak....

general under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/r & n/s/f brake hose ferules corroded , advise replacements...

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge...

oil leaks ....

under body fuel pipes corroded....

wet test....

Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,640 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 129,640 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/r anti roll bar block fixings corroded...

n/s door mirror blanked...

n/s/f , o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r brake hose ferules corroded, advise replacements...

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge...

oil leaks ..

under body fuel pipes corroding...

Fail 9 Nov 2006 129,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion...

n/s door mirror blanked..

o/s/f , n/s/f , n/s/r , & o/s/r brake hose ferules & pipe fixings corroded , advise replacements..

o/s/r outer c/v gaiter split , advise replacement...

oil leaks ..

rear anti roll bar n/s & o/s fixings corroded...

under body fuel pipes corroded...

Pass 10 Nov 2005 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D97 DAV is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D97 DAV, 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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D97 DAV is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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