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E247 DMB

1988 Porsche 928 S

Gold Petrol 4898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE247 DMB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,856 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 43,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,705 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,432 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 39,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,791 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,181 miles

n/s washer jet poor

power steering leak n/s

rear tyres worn close to limit & cracking (recomend replacing)

sidelight not working o/s/r

Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s washer jet poor

power steering leak n/s

rear tyres worn close to limit & cracking (recomend replacing)

sidelight not working o/s/r

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,667 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

steering column rubbing against something cannot †see because of under shield

Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,332 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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E247 DMB is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Gold with a 4,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E247 DMB, 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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E247 DMB is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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