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F48 RHX

1989 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 RHX
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 139,561 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 139,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 138,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 135,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot split

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot split

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,647 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,447 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 131,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,693 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 127,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear outer c/v gaiter split

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,969 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,908 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 123,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside washer jet not working, o/s washer jet suppls fluid to nearside screen.

offside front lower driving light not working

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension & steering components.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 123,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside washer jet not working, o/s washer jet suppls fluid to nearside screen.

offside front lower driving light not working

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension & steering components.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 122,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 120,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 119,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 116,420 miles

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2005 116,420 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

How Reliable is the Porsche 928?

Based on 7,969 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
680
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 243
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 239
Headlamp aim too low 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
fog lamp not working 123
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F48 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F48 RHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F48 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 6 July 1989.

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