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E230 WOL

1987 Porsche 928 S

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,509 mi
Last recorded108,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 WOL
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joins. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked and miss aligned.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,840 miles

Suspension and vehicle underside corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 102,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension and vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,801 miles

Offside front tow bracket corroded excessively

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,569 miles

jacking points rusty

warning light on centre consul on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,250 miles

both inner sills rusty

jacking points rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,456 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,456 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap rusted away (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Metal fuel lines are rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel hose is perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in NSF inner steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,313 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,667 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,149 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 95,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering slight play inner joints nsf osf

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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E230 WOL is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 E230 WOL, 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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E230 WOL is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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