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G789 ABW

1990 Porsche 928

Silver Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928100,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 ABW
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 158,663 miles

Offside Rear Fuel filler/breather pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 158,663 miles

Offside Rear Fuel filler/breather pipe corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,170 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Breather/Vent pipes) ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ( Handbrake cable - corrosion) (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 157,829 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC SO COULDN'T INSPECT.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT DROP LINK PIN BUSHES PERISHING & SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETRIORATING.(225-45X17Y)

Nearside Front NSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(255-40X17Y)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 157,829 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FRONT & REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES HEAVILY CORRODED. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not done. (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC SO COULDN'T INSPECT.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES HEAVILY PERISHING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(225-45X17Y)

Offside Rear OSR BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE LOOSE.

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(255-40X17y)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

FUEL PIPE ABOVE OSR SUSPENSION ARM HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 157,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 157,648 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,595 miles

Both front brake flex ferrules corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Hand brake cable outer case corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 155,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 155,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 152,793 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,900 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2015 150,900 miles

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 145,497 miles

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 143,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 143,629 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 139,458 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 132,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate delaminating.

fuel tank support panel corroding.

rear no plate damaged.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 132,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate delaminating.

fuel tank support panel corroding.

rear no plate damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,988 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding at rear.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 122,452 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding at rear.

rear no platr cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 116,200 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 115,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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G789 ABW is a 1990 Porsche 928 in Silver with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 100,292 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 G789 ABW, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G789 ABW is a 1990 Porsche 928, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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