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J4 VYC

1991 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 928 S112,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VYC
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 83,366 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,022 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 83,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 81,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 80,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,906 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,360 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,360 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,636 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

excessive play at steering rack offside inner end

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (boot) (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine covers/undertrays fitted

excessive play at steering rack offside inner end

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,366 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,606 miles

centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear inner sidelight in-op

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 10 May 2013 72,606 miles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 22 May 2012 72,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 64,633 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,089 miles

ADVICE BOTH REAR DISCES BACK SIDE EDGES CORRODED.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,583 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J4 VYC is a 1991 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 J4 VYC, 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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What year was J4 VYC registered?

J4 VYC is a 1991 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J4 VYC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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