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F788 UMP

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,554 mi
Last recorded143,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 UMP
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 143,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance only just met

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 143,477 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 143,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 142,794 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,186 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (not within 30cm of a prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 142,179 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working Both front washer jets (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 141,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear handbrake performance poor (attention required

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 141,801 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear handbrake performance poor (attention required

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 141,559 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 141,165 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 140,661 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 140,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2011 140,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 139,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 139,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 139,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 137,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 137,696 miles

Main beam aim requires adjustment

N/S/F seatbelt slight fluffing/small nick

Slightly heavy steering

Fail 9 May 2006 137,696 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F788 UMP is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 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 F788 UMP, 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 38 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 F788 UMP registered?

F788 UMP is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 17 October 1988.

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