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F452 UPB

1989 Porsche 928 S

Grey Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 UPB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 99,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 99,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 99,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 98,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,744 miles

smell of fuel

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,552 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2019 98,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 98,183 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 97,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,989 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,984 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F452 UPB is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Grey with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F452 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F452 UPB registered?

F452 UPB is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F452 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F452 UPB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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