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E432 LYW

1988 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE432 LYW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,430 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 138,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,105 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear fuel pipes stsrting to corrod (7.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre object (8.3.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear fuel pipes stsrting to corrod (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,356 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 117,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 115,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,409 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 107,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,909 miles

chip on nearside of screen

offside front abs wire outer sheathing damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2010 101,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

chip on nearside of screen

offside front abs wire outer sheathing damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2008 100,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet struts defective

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 97,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 95,360 miles

Front 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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E432 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E432 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.

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E432 LYW is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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