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C157 GRJ

1986 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 GRJ
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 147,213 miles

no revers lights

Pass 3 May 2024 147,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 146,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 146,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 146,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 146,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 146,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 146,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 145,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 142,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 141,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 139,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,481 miles

both rear tyres worn

metal PAS pipe very close to nearside engine mount and maniflod

Fail 24 Feb 2011 138,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyres worn

metal PAS pipe very close to nearside engine mount and maniflod

Pass 9 Mar 2010 137,453 miles

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

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

Underbody brake pipes undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2009 136,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion to o/s/r brake hose furrule

Pass 7 Mar 2008 136,320 miles

All underbody brake pipes undersealed.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 134,934 miles

All underbody brake pipes undersealed / heavily greased.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 133,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 133,115 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

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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C157 GRJ is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C157 GRJ, 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 C157 GRJ registered?

C157 GRJ is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C157 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 GRJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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