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G542 OAM

1989 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 OAM
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,752 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,929 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,963 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,716 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 11 Sep 2007 51,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 51,709 miles

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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G542 OAM is a 1989 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G542 OAM, 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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What year was G542 OAM registered?

G542 OAM is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 15 November 1989.

Is G542 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G542 OAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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