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4957 RU

1989 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4957 RU
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 65,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(225/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread(245/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 63,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

headlamp internal adjuster appears to be inoperative

random warning lamps came on and went off during test

Fail 20 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

headlamp internal adjuster appears to be inoperative

random warning lamps came on and went off during test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,966 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,952 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,295 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 116,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,492 miles

only lap belts fitted as standard in rear

Pass 19 Jun 2009 113,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 113,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 111,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 109,310 miles

handbrake cables perishing

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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4957 RU is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 928 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4957 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4957 RU is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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