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H5 OVS

1991 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,749 mi
Last recorded160,749 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 928 S112,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 OVS
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 160,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 160,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 159,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 158,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 153,398 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 153,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 148,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,810 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 148,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS SPLIT

Pass 24 Sep 2013 144,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 136,926 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 135,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

ac compressor insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2010 135,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

ac compressor insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 133,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,678 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H5 OVS is a 1991 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 112,746 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 H5 OVS, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H5 OVS registered?

H5 OVS is a 1991 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H5 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 OVS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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