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G524 JKW

1990 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,145 mi
Last recorded133,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 JKW
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,086 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 132,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 130,913 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess twisted and outer casing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess twisted and outer casing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 130,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 126,749 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 126,738 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack on nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,357 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

both headlamp images poor

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both headlamp images poor

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 116,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 115,970 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 107,752 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,368 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2009 102,045 miles

Offside rear outer position lamp inoperative.

Offside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Power steering fluid contamination to nearside front.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 102,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear outer position lamp inoperative.

Offside rear roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand.

Play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Power steering fluid contamination to nearside front.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

all 4 brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,627 miles

advises as issued with vt30 28/06/2007

Fail 28 Jun 2007 96,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

damp around differential

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

power steering resevior damp

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,068 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 94,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak

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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G524 JKW is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G524 JKW, 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 G524 JKW registered?

G524 JKW is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G524 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G524 JKW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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