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C199 JAT

1986 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,216 mi
Last recorded136,216 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 JAT
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 136,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 136,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 126,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,409 miles

Nearside Front brake air deflector missing

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside handbrake cable collapsing

Rear brake flex hose ferrules corroded

bonnet release handle broken

fuel tank strap has been repaired

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,409 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front brake air deflector missing

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside handbrake cable collapsing

Rear brake flex hose ferrules corroded

bonnet release handle broken

fuel tank strap has been repaired

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,074 miles

ABS harnesses deteriorating

Contingency test 052c4fe1

Engine oil below minimum + leak

Front tyres feathering on inner edges.

Fuel pipe corroding around o/s/r

Fuel tank strap corroded, requires replacing.

Nearside Mirror head loose

Nearside dipped beam on lowest setting

Offside Front Wing lower fixing corroded

Offside Front outer brake pad wearing low,approx 2/3mm

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside handbrake cable collapsing

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

Transmission oil level below minimum

o/s washer jet only 50%

Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,022 miles

Both Front flex hose ferrules corroding

Slight brake judder (front).

Slight corrosion to Rear shock springs and anti roll bar mounts

Slight play in front wishbone bushes

Stone chips in windscreen

air conditioning bracket broken

bonnet cable loose

both front brake pads getting low o/s approx 2.00mm n/s getting low advise replacement a.s.a.p

front number plate cracked

n/s front pad wear indicator not connected

n/s headlamp on lowest setting and o/s on highest setting

n/s mirror slightly loose

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f ABS harness insulation deteriorating

o/s/r handbrake cable casing broke

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,492 miles

bonnet cable loose

both front brake flexi furrels corroding

front number plate cracked

horn only works on righthand side of steering wheel

horn poor

n/s/f pad wear indicator not connected

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f pads getting low

o/s/r handbrake cable casing broke

oil leak on engine

rear springs corroding

slight judder on front & rear brakes

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in both front upper wishbone bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2013 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cable loose

both front brake flexi furrels corroding

front number plate cracked

horn only works on righthand side of steering wheel

horn poor

imbalance on both front brakes

n/s/f pad wear indicator not connected

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f pads getting low

o/s/r handbrake cable casing broke

oil leak on engine

rear springs corroding

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in both front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 115,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 111,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 106,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 106,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C199 JAT is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C199 JAT, 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 C199 JAT registered?

C199 JAT is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C199 JAT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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