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ABZ 928

1986 Porsche 928 S

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack bush is worn

Fail 11 Nov 2024 125,114 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack bush is worn

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 124,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 124,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,194 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 119,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 119,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,414 miles

High level brake light insecure

Offside door window does not open

Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 119,403 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,835 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,385 miles

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

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake is semi seized and difficult to release

Pass 3 Aug 2007 119,154 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 119,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear c/v boot split

Fail 16 Jan 2006 108,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 108,638 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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ABZ 928 is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ABZ 928, 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.

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What year was ABZ 928 registered?

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

Is ABZ 928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 928 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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