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F49 KGN

1989 Porsche 928 S

Grey Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,876 mi
Last recorded157,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 KGN
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 157,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2024 157,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 157,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 154,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 151,651 miles

sill panel have covers on them

Pass 15 Jun 2010 150,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn & pads wearing thin

offside rear parking brake cable outer sheath damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2010 150,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn & pads wearing thin

offside rear parking brake cable outer sheath damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 147,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 144,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 140,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 140,206 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 140,087 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 136,161 miles

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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F49 KGN 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 71.4%.

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 F49 KGN, 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 F49 KGN registered?

F49 KGN is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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