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A9 TRF

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,298 mi
Last recorded120,298 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TRF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,298 miles

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

brake pad ware light on

Fail 4 Apr 2025 120,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

brake pad ware light on

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,806 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,164 miles

exhaust has minor leak

fuel pipes corroding consistent with age of car

wiring harness to the front legs deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front fogs not working

Front leg wiring harness deteriorating

all tyre valves are slightly cracking

all tyres are cracking on outer side walls

exhaust has minor leak of gasses. centre section

fuel pipes corroding, consistent with age

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 110,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

noise from nearside front wheel,suspect back plate rubbing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,898 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 109,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 109,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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A9 TRF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 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 A9 TRF, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 TRF registered?

A9 TRF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 29 January 1987.

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