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G918 TGS

1989 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,026 mi
Last recorded191,026 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 928108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 TGS
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 191,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 191,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 190,947 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded on casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 190,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded on casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 190,782 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 190,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 190,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 190,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 190,020 miles

Fog lights button switch wrong way round (front-rear)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 190,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fog lights button switch wrong way round (front-rear)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 189,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pad sensor disconected

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 189,052 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 189,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 187,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

tyre marks on n/s inner wing no contact at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 185,861 miles

front springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack damp

steering rack inner joints wornand mountings weak

tyre marks on n/s inner wing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 184,068 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 180,776 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 177,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 173,566 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 173,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 169,034 miles

small amount of play both rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2008 162,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 159,053 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 158,794 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 158,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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G918 TGS 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 72%.

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 G918 TGS, 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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G918 TGS is a 1989 Porsche 928, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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