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E4 HCB

1987 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,995 mi
Last recorded128,995 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 HCB
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,648 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 128,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,213 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall / no cord visable at time of test

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre box heat sheild loose and rattling

coolant warning light on

wipers not parking by them selfs

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front cut in side wall / no cord visable at time of test

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm / heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre box heat sheild loose and rattling

coolant warning light on

wipers not parking by them selfs

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges outside centrel three quarters

centre exhaust box heat sheild loose and rattling

coolent warning light on

wipers not parking automaticly

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges outside centrel three quarters

centre exhaust box heat sheild loose and rattling

coolent warning light on

wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 122,944 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 28 May 2012 122,944 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,592 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 120,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,702 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 116,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel filter cover badly corroded

fuel pipes fowling rear anti roll bar

nsr drive shaft boot split

Pass 3 Feb 2006 116,255 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E4 HCB is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E4 HCB, 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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E4 HCB is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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