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E474 FVX

1988 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 FVX
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower inner sills/jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2024 131,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 129,614 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,797 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,488 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,843 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,639 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,110 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,414 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,493 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 105,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from cam cover gaskets

Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,911 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 101,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 99,267 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 99,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,186 miles

N/S/R OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,186 miles

N/S/R OUTER CV GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 87,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 87,553 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)

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

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 Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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E474 FVX is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 E474 FVX, 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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What year was E474 FVX registered?

E474 FVX is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E474 FVX safe to buy?

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