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E278 DMR

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,261 mi
Last recorded58,261 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 DMR
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 58,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to fuel tank cradle

Fail 27 Aug 2025 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to fuel tank cradle

Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear drive shaft boots cracking

slight corrosion to fuel tank cradle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,064 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,014 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff leaking.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,971 miles

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,678 miles

Car undersealed

Fuel cross over pipe deteriorating

Leg wiring harness deteriorating

Offside Front Sidelight dim

Rear C.V boots cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,520 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,051 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,043 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,606 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,551 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warnig light illuminated

major oil leak from lower front engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 176,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 176,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 175,945 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 173,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 172,924 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 171,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E278 DMR is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E278 DMR, 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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E278 DMR is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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