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G979 DPB

1990 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928 S115,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 DPB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 101,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 100,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 100,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 99,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 96,954 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,397 miles

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

slight play in both front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2012 82,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,477 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,477 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,361 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 77,361 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,769 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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G979 DPB is a 1990 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G979 DPB, 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 G979 DPB registered?

G979 DPB is a 1990 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G979 DPB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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