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AVZ 7928

1986 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,175 mi
Last recorded142,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 7928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,175 miles

Rear wiper warn

Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel has corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2019 142,189 miles

all brake flexi ferrels corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2019 142,185 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake flexi ferrels corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2019 142,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all brake flexi ferrels corroded

bad oil leaks

front and rear suspensions corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also close seat belt anchor point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also close to seat belt anchor point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,520 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

both front and both rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 140,463 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

both front and both rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 136,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 138,060 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,211 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 135,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,980 miles

both rear brake flexy hoses showing signs of corrosion

slight corrsion on front wing sills

Pass 22 Mar 2007 130,748 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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AVZ 7928 is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVZ 7928, 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 AVZ 7928 registered?

AVZ 7928 is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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