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E428 LYW

1988 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 LYW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 144,423 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 144,423 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 144,423 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 144,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 143,121 miles

general corrosion underside vehicle

steering free play

Pass 13 Jun 2017 152,047 miles

Rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 141,153 miles

Front corrosion under vehicle

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2015 139,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres perishing

Fail 18 May 2015 139,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2014 137,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside mirror cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2014 137,710 miles

offside mirror cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 134,725 miles

PETROL SMELL

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 131,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 126,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 124,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 121,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 119,069 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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E428 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E428 LYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E428 LYW registered?

E428 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E428 LYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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