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E241 DNA

1988 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 DNA
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 145,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 145,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 145,187 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ABS wiring loose front and back but still secure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

numerous places underneath are corroded but not excessive unless otherwise stated

offside front brake hose clip corroded but still secure

offside front chassis leg has been repaired previously

steering rack has movement in its mounting bushes but not excessive

vehicle covered in waxoyl/ body sealant underneath obscuring certain places or components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 143,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 143,169 miles

Offside Front chassis leg signs of repair

Offside Front corrosion to outer sill resulting in hole

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear leg wiring harness loose

Rear tyres reaching marker bars

front and rear brake backing plates missing

front legs abs wiring harness loose

gear box damp

hand brake tunnel at o/s corroded

movement in the steering rack mountain bushes

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 May 2017 143,167 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis leg signs of repair

Offside Front corrosion to outer sill resulting in hole

Offside Rear leg wiring harness loose

Rear tyres reaching marker bars

front and rear brake backing plates missing

front legs abs wiring harness loose

gear box damp

hand brake high

hand brake tunnel at o/s corroded

movement in the steering rack mountain bushes

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 May 2016 142,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 142,374 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 130,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 128,343 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 128,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 127,400 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 127,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 124,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 124,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake passed performance but requires attention

Pass 7 Oct 2005 122,485 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 122,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E241 DNA is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E241 DNA, 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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E241 DNA is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 5 March 1988.

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