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F179 YEJ

1989 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 YEJ
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,625 miles

coolant low level indicator on

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

coolant low level indicator on

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,628 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,619 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,167 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

outer sills covers fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,545 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 83,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Wheel binding on slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,851 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,580 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake pipe covered by tape

play in both side steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake pipe covered by tape

play in both side steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2007 72,971 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,971 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 72,016 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 72,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake hose ferrules crroding

excessive corrosion on rear fuel pipes

n/s/r handbrake outer cable cracked

play in n/s & o/s track rod joints

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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F179 YEJ is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 112,678 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 F179 YEJ, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F179 YEJ is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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