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F798 PLW

1989 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,593 mi
Last recorded175,593 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928 S112,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 PLW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 175,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 175,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 174,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 174,412 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 172,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 171,194 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 168,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 164,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 159,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 152,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 148,390 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 143,552 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 143,540 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 136,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 136,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front wheels catching on brake backing plates on lock when vehicle jacked up.

signs of poss.power steering weep at rack unions.no leak seen during test

Pass 9 Jul 2011 133,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 127,913 miles

n/s/r outer c/v boot split.

p.a.s leak slight from steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 120,316 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2008 120,244 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,767 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 119,760 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

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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F798 PLW is a 1989 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F798 PLW, 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 F798 PLW registered?

F798 PLW is a 1989 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F798 PLW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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