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L439 DFD

1994 Porsche 928

Green Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 92883,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 DFD
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,927 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,988 miles

oil leak

signs of light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,838 miles

advanced corrosion in fuel tank straps

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in fuel pipes

fuel tank support in very poor condition

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

offside front tyre worn very low & perished

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in fuel pipes

fuel tank support in very poor condition

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

offside front tyre worn very low & perished

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2012 76,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced wear/play in offside of steering rack

cracking and perishing in both rear tyres

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank support in very poor condition

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front tyre worn very low and perished

Pass 9 May 2011 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

near side rear tyre sidewall protector damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 76,295 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

near side rear tyre sidewall protector damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 75,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

free play in steering rack offside

front number plate security would benefit from attention

nearside rear inner constant velocit boot split

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 74,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Washers leaking sufficient at this time

Pass 15 May 2007 72,879 miles

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic side skirts fitted over sill panels

slight scuffing in rear seat belts

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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L439 DFD is a 1994 Porsche 928 in Green with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L439 DFD, 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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L439 DFD is a 1994 Porsche 928, first registered on 20 July 1994.

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