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A928 JET

1986 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,789 mi
Last recorded243,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 JET
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 243,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 243,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 240,909 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wing badly corroded behind plastic sill cover . Not structural.

Fail 17 May 2024 240,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wing badly corroded behind plastic sill cover . Not structural.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 240,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 240,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 24,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Clutch faulty

Yellow lights showing at front

Pass 10 Feb 2021 240,684 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 240,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 240,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 240,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 240,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A928 JET is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 110,899 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 A928 JET, 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 40 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A928 JET registered?

A928 JET is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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