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G188 VPK

1990 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 VPK
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 117,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 112,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 108,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative operates the front fogs (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack joints excessive play under rack boots (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,058 miles

Front tyres aged

Offside Front door handle broke at one side

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear c.v boots cracking

Rear discs pitted

Rear springs corroding

Rear tyres worn on the inside and cracking with age

all brake ferrules corroding

all jacking points corroding

both front upper suspension wish bone bushes have slight play

fuel strap cover corroding

sump plug chewed up

various parts of engine has oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2017 108,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front tyres aged

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

Offside Front door handle broke at one side

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear c.v boots cracking

Rear spring cups corroding

Rear tyres worn on inside edge and cracking with age

all jacking points corroding

both upper suspension wish bone bushes have slight play in bushes

front and rear discs corroding

fuel tank strap cover corroded

hand brake high

oil leak on various parts of engine

sump plug chewed up

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,051 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Aug 2008 106,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 103,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,006 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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G188 VPK is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 115,585 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 G188 VPK, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G188 VPK is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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