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C416 GVR

1986 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,269 mi
Last recorded138,269 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 928 S110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 GVR
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,269 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,312 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,533 miles

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

no reverse lights

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,475 miles

nearside sill corroding in one spot

Fail 25 Aug 2022 136,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside sill corroding in one spot

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 136,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 136,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

rear breather pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 136,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 136,241 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,870 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C416 GVR is a 1986 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C416 GVR, 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 C416 GVR registered?

C416 GVR is a 1986 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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