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JIG 9285

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 9285
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 140,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 140,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17Y Toyo (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 136,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 136,763 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 133,926 miles

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Sheathing on wiring to front hubs perished / missing (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,364 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 131,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 130,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,861 miles

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,164 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 128,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,915 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires ABS wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires ABS wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,469 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 24 Sep 2014 125,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,753 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 124,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 124,218 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 124,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2010 124,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 120,178 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 119,980 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 117,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 111,066 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 111,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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JIG 9285 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 108,938 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 JIG 9285, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIG 9285 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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