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E381 BKE

1988 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,271 mi
Last recorded169,271 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 BKE
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 169,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 169,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 169,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 169,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 169,164 miles

Steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 169,163 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 168,100 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 167,765 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)

fuel strap deteriorating over tank

Pass 13 Jun 2015 167,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 166,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear feul pipes corroded mainly around tank and rear axle areas

gearbox leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 165,659 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear feul pipes corroded mainly around tank and rear axle areas

gearbox leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 163,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 162,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 161,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 158,914 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 158,846 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 152,232 miles

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 2 Apr 2007 143,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 143,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

off side front headlight glass cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 137,993 miles

off side front headlight cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2006 137,993 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side front headlight cracked

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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E381 BKE is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E381 BKE, 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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E381 BKE is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 2 January 1988.

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