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E451 JJN

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,331 mi
Last recorded114,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 JJN
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 114,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 114,329 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,464 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 108,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear n/s/r c.v gaiter split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 103,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 102,747 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering rack ends have slight play wear when steering rocked off plates

Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 96,470 miles

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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E451 JJN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 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 E451 JJN, 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 38 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 E451 JJN registered?

E451 JJN is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E451 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 JJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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