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E223 XKG

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 XKG
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 139,266 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides rear outer constant boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both sides power steering rack seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump slight leaks pressure pipe union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,098 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear brake flexible hose ferrule corroded both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive automatic transmission gear box oil expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 138,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack lower casing seal slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side lower outer sills plastic trim fitted unable to carry out full inspection of sills panel

fuel pipe oxidised

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,479 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe oxidised

Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 137,779 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 137,130 miles

o/s/r driveshaft outer c.v boot perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,828 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules very poor condition

fuel lines (all) under car very poor condition

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv boot split

Fail 24 Sep 2016 135,795 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules very poor condition

fuel lines (all) under car very poor condition

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv boot split

Pass 16 Apr 2011 134,942 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 10 Apr 2011 134,924 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2008 131,869 miles

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

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

n/s front upper suspension ball joit cover split

Pass 13 Jan 2008 131,869 miles

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

n/s front upper suspension ball joit cover split

Fail 10 Nov 2007 131,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

n/s front upper suspension ball joint cover split

Fail 9 Sep 2007 131,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 126,829 miles

both rear brake pipe ferrals slight corroded

rear fuel pipe slight corroded

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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E223 XKG is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E223 XKG, 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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E223 XKG is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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