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J596 LMR

1992 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 928112,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 LMR
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,120 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 118,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Dec 2009 116,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play near side inner track rod end/rack area

Fail 17 Dec 2009 116,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play near side inner track rod end/rack area

Pass 24 Dec 2008 112,099 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 112,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,407 miles

windscreen chipped in remaider of swept zone

Pass 16 May 2006 103,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J596 LMR is a 1992 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 112,099 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 J596 LMR, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J596 LMR registered?

J596 LMR is a 1992 Porsche 928, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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