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L494 APA

1994 Porsche 928

Blue Petrol 5399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,180 mi
Last recorded85,180 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 92883,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 APA
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,893 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,245 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyre valves starting to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lights (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,119 miles

front shock absorbers weak on bounce test

stone chip in windscreen on edge of A zone at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,832 miles

foot brake travel

chip in windscreen on limit

front brake discs inner face corroded edges

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,898 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,639 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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L494 APA is a 1994 Porsche 928 in Blue with a 5,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L494 APA, 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 L494 APA registered?

L494 APA is a 1994 Porsche 928, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L494 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 APA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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