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F418 TFP

1989 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 TFP
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 100,623 miles

Front Front Number Plate should be fitted vertically or as close to vertical as is practical. front plate is angled possibly causing ANPR problems

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill behind plastic covering corroded. not a structural part. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Both Rear Handbrake outer cable protection split, possibly allowing ingress of water.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,278 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

both front upper suspension wishbone bushes deteriorating

front and rear spring and cups corroding

hand brake cable deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2017 100,277 miles

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

Front number plate deterioratng

Nearside Front brake deflector missing

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

both front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

dash lights go off when head lights turned on

front and rear springs and cups corroding

fuel tank strap and fuel pump cover corroding

gear box damp

hand brake cables deteriorating

radiator leaking

under trays not fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,248 miles

rear springs and shockers corroding

slight movement in both front upper wish bone bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

different size tyres on front than on rear of vehicle at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 99,166 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

different size tyres on front than on rear of vehicle at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 99,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

the rear drive shaft boots are deteriated & perrished

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 99,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

the rear drive shaft boots are deteriated & perrished

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 98,231 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)

Fail 6 May 2010 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 97,093 miles

1.BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.2.OFFSIDE REAR C/V GAITER SPLIT.

Pass 19 May 2008 93,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,799 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 84,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F418 TFP is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F418 TFP, 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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F418 TFP is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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