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E720 JAR

1987 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,577 mi
Last recorded193,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE720 JAR
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 193,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 191,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 191,309 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength also bolts loose on arm fixing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 190,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 189,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to anti roll bar link top fixing bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 188,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 187,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 183,758 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 183,758 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 180,615 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 177,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 173,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear silencer corroded

oil cooler ? hoses deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 173,212 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear silencer corroded

oil cooler ? hoses deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 168,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 168,739 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 166,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 162,357 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 159,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 154,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 154,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2010 151,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 146,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 141,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 141,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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E720 JAR is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E720 JAR, 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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E720 JAR is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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