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F739 ASJ

1989 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 ASJ
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 77,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,834 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,193 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,058 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 73,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,106 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,438 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,438 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,421 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 3 May 2006 49,869 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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F739 ASJ is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F739 ASJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F739 ASJ registered?

F739 ASJ is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F739 ASJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F739 ASJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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