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BNZ 4928

1987 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,769 mi
Last recorded104,769 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,769 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 104,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 104,759 miles

Fuel tank leaking ?? (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 104,760 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 104,439 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tray hanging down n/s/f

front wipers deteriorated

g/box oil cooler pipe leak

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre on limit,worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

no kickup on n/s headlamp pattern

Fail 15 Feb 2007 108,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tray hanging down n/s/f

front wipers deteriorated

g/box oil cooler pipe leak

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre on limit,worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

no kickup on n/s headlamp pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2006 102,246 miles

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2006 102,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s handbrake cable collapsing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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BNZ 4928 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BNZ 4928, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 4928 registered?

BNZ 4928 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 21 January 1987.

Is BNZ 4928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4928 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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