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L221 HOP

1994 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,153 mi
Last recorded85,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 92883,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 HOP
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,282 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,904 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,645 miles

Central Rear Had to get engine very hot to get exhaust emissions to pass,a 10 mile road test at high rpm.

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Cradle for fuel tank corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,347 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,522 miles

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,080 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 20 Sep 2010 79,842 miles

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

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

intermittant fault on wipers(working time of test)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 77,198 miles

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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L221 HOP is a 1994 Porsche 928 in Black with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 83,718 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 L221 HOP, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L221 HOP registered?

L221 HOP is a 1994 Porsche 928, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L221 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 HOP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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