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F479 SLF

1989 Porsche 928 S

Green Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,588 mi
Last recorded66,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 SLF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,588 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,216 miles

Front Slight lip on brake discs

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Driveshaft boots deteriorating

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,615 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,985 miles

Front discs getting lipped

Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,985 miles

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

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

Front discs getting lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,737 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,283 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 5 May 2010 51,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,075 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracked.[Pirelli P700-Z 245/45 X ZR16]

Nearside front tyre walls cracked.[Pirelli P700-Z 225/50 X ZR16

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,968 miles

Offside 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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F479 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Green with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F479 SLF, 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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What year was F479 SLF registered?

F479 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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