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J889 HML

1992 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,788 mi
Last recorded191,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 928 S101,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 HML
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 191,788 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 191,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 191,012 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 191,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not adjusting (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 190,859 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 189,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 187,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 181,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 176,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 171,512 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 171,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 171,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 171,040 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s rear drive shaft gator has some deteration

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 169,525 miles

n/s/r outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 166,836 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s hand brake cable worn

r/n/s drive shaft gaitor perished

sump guard fitted & insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 165,851 miles

could not open boot lid. checked from inside

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s/r outer driver shaft gaitor split

o/s handbrake cable showing signs of wear

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor perishing

sump guard fitted

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2009 163,633 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor perished

o/s handbrake cable showing signs of wear

rear spoiler loose

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

sump guard fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 161,145 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 8 Aug 2008 161,145 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

sill covers fitted

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 6 Sep 2006 158,604 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s handbrake cable showing signs of wear

slight play in steering rack

sump guard fitted

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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J889 HML is a 1992 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J889 HML, 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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J889 HML is a 1992 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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