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AMZ 9285

1986 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,745 mi
Last recorded134,745 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 9285
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 134,611 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Sep 2015 134,603 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Oct 2014 133,980 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split offside rear perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,980 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split offside rear perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,265 miles

rear discs wearing and corroding

some play offside steering knuckle

tyres starting to perish between the tread offside front tyre perishing on side no signs of canvas at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2013 132,253 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs wearing and corroding

some play offside steering knuckle

tyres starting to perrish between the tread. offside front tyre perishing on side no signs of canvas at time of test.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 129,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 128,200 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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AMZ 9285 is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AMZ 9285, 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 AMZ 9285 registered?

AMZ 9285 is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is AMZ 9285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMZ 9285 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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