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E553 JYV

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE553 JYV
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,662 miles

Front Upper suspension wishbone bushes det

Offside Front window not working

gear box damp

Pass 17 Feb 2025 118,661 miles

Offside Front window not working

both front upper wishbone bushes have slight play

gear box damp

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,417 miles

horn poor

slight play in both front upper wishbones

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,216 miles

Front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear drive shaft boot split

Offside Rear light cluster condensed up

fuel tank cradle corroding

gear box damp

horn poor

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,819 miles

Front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

Rear c.v boots cracking

gear box damp

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,708 miles

Front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating, both sides

signs of air con leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2020 110,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating, both sides

signs of air con leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,353 miles

Rear c.v boots cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,704 miles

front tyre valves and o/s/r cracking

slight weep on gear box

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,636 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,840 miles

Rear c.v boots cracking

gear box damp

sump damp

wiring to the front legs outer case deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 104,840 miles

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

Rear c.v boots cracking

gear box damp

sump damp

wiring to the front legs outer case deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,303 miles

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,891 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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E553 JYV 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 88.9%.

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 E553 JYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E553 JYV registered?

E553 JYV is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E553 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E553 JYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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