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E697 AJC

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 AJC
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,550 miles

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN, BUT EXHAUST SECURE

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 136,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,423 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,104 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2019 131,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 131,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 126,533 miles

Front Automatic adjusters for headlight aim inop

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak around gearbox

Fail 6 May 2016 126,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Automatic adjusters for headlight aim inop

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak around gearbox

Pass 1 May 2015 125,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both front wishbone upper bushes deteriorating

front backing plates corroding

fuel pipes corroding

gear box damp

rear brake pipe ends and furrels corroding

slight play in both front rack ends

wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2014 124,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 122,517 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes coated in grease

rear spring coated in paint

Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank straps excessive corrosion but fuel tank not insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 121,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,114 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 104,795 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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E697 AJC is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E697 AJC, 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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What year was E697 AJC registered?

E697 AJC is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E697 AJC safe to buy?

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