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B5 PAF

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PAF
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 94,424 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel pipe grease on them

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 80,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 80,778 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,183 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,182 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,016 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 77,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 77,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B5 PAF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 PAF, 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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B5 PAF is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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The MOT history for B5 PAF shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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