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J490 PSD

1991 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 928 S112,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 PSD
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 125,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipe surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 120,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 120,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,484 miles

both rear fuel pipes corroding

n/s steering rack gaitor perishing slightly

n/s/r (center) brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2009 118,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes starting to corrode advise

Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,024 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear fuel pipe slight dampness due to corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2007 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 113,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 111,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 111,452 miles

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)

offside front tyre on limit inner edge

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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J490 PSD is a 1991 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 112,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J490 PSD, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 928 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J490 PSD is a 1991 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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