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G278 PUB

1990 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 PUB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,804 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 126,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,756 miles

Offside Front rubber on back of rdk sensor is lifting and very close to the brake caliper

Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,418 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,158 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 15 Jul 2016 125,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,794 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,221 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 117,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,687 miles

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

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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G278 PUB is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G278 PUB, 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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What year was G278 PUB registered?

G278 PUB is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G278 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G278 PUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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