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L5 RPM

1993 Porsche 928

Black Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 92891,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RPM
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 82,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 81,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe that runs from nearside rear of vehicle to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,168 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2012 68,037 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2012 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 62,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 May 2010 57,739 miles

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

advise engine cover tray fitted

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,708 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 51,033 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 47,602 miles

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

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

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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L5 RPM is a 1993 Porsche 928 in Black with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,581 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 L5 RPM, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L5 RPM registered?

L5 RPM is a 1993 Porsche 928, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L5 RPM safe to buy?

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