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J837 TPM

1992 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,492 mi
Last recorded159,492 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 928 S101,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 TPM
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 159,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 159,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 159,491 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

General surface corrosion to all 4 jacking points.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 159,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 157,731 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 156,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 12 May 2018 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 156,507 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 156,507 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 155,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 153,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pipe going too rear diff with flexy pipe corroded to excess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 153,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF brake pad wear idicator wire snapped

Pipe going too rear diff with flexy pipe corroded to excess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 147,888 miles

Hand brake warning light not working

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pipe at rear corroded (looks like brake pipe )

Fail 8 Aug 2011 147,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Hand brake warning light not working

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pipe at rear corroded (looks like brake pipe )

Pass 9 Aug 2010 141,636 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 133,635 miles

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

No seal on fuel cap

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 133,635 miles

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

No seal on fuel cap

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,315 miles

advise offside front brake hose cover cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 126,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 123,013 miles

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

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

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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J837 TPM is a 1992 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 101,710 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 J837 TPM, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J837 TPM is a 1992 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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