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K179 KNO

1992 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,357 mi
Last recorded190,357 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 928 S101,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 KNO
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 190,357 miles

front suspension boots cracking

oil leak on engine

slight play n/s/f rack end

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2025 190,357 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front suspension boots cracking

oil leak on engine

slight play n/s/f rack end

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2024 188,488 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

brake pipe ferrules corroding

chip in windscreen

oil cooler damp

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs and cups corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2024 188,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

brake pipe ferrules corroding

chip in windscreen

oil cooler damp

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs and spring cups corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2023 186,699 miles

Front Brake ferrules deteriorating

Front Suspension spring cups corroding

Gearbox damp

Offside Rear Light cluster condensed up

Oil leak on engine

P.S.D Pipe corroding

Slight play in rack ends

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2023 186,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake ferrules deteriorating

Front Suspension spring cups corroding

Gearbox damp

Offside Rear Light cluster condensed up

Oil leak on engine

P.S.D Pipe corroding

Slight play in rack ends

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2022 184,370 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

both front brake flexi hose deteriorating

chip on front screen

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 6 Dec 2019 184,366 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear inner dirt shields cracking and deteriorating

Rear tyre valves starting to crack

both rear inner wheel arch and sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 182,924 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear c.v boots cracking

Offside Rear c.v boots split

Rear dirt shields crumbling

all tyres cracking

both rear sill holed under the side skirt

chips on front screen

front suspension joint boots cracking

fuel pipes corroding

gear box and front under tray damp

psd pipe corroded

slight play at steering wheel top mount

tyre valves splitting

under tray damp

vehicle is a 1991 model hence no cat test

Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,763 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear c.v. boot cracking

Offside Rear c.v boot split

Rear tyres cracking

Rear wheel arch liners crumbling

chips in front screen

fuel pipes corroding

gear box damp

o/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/r tyre valves cracking

p.s.d pipe corroding

slight play in steering rack ends

under tray damp

Pass 21 Nov 2016 176,395 miles

Front suspension boots cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear c.v boots cracking

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

Offside Rear inner and outer c.v boots split

Rear brakes uneven

chips in front screen

fuel pipes corroding

gear box damp

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves splitting

one nozzle in o/s washer jet missing screen

p.s.d pipe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 176,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension boots cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear c.v boots cracking

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

Offside Rear inner and outer c.v boots split

Rear brakes uneven

chips in front screen

fuel pipes corroding

gear box damp

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves splitting

one nozzle in o/s washer jet missing screen

p.s.d pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 173,301 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 173,292 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 169,981 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 169,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 162,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 157,329 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 156,485 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 154,171 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 149,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 149,764 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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K179 KNO is a 1992 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K179 KNO, 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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K179 KNO is a 1992 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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