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LIW 7928

1988 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 7928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 136,957 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 129,430 miles

nearside rear light lamp cracked

offside front tie rod has slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2013 127,845 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear inner drive shaft gaitors are split

Pass 12 Mar 2012

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pad warning light

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 125,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2011 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

near side rear light damaged

noise from off side front wheel bearing

off side and near side rear outer constant velocity gaiters split

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in off side steerinf rack

transmission oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,048 miles

Oil leak

both rear cv gaitors split

corrosion to nearside rear

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has small cut

passenger seat does not move from upright position not allowing access to rear seats

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2010 118,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer cv gaitors split

front discs corroded

passenger seat is stuck in upright position

Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,492 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 111,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 110,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,800 miles

offside rear driveshaft - outer cv boot split

plastic covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,685 miles

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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LIW 7928 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LIW 7928, 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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LIW 7928 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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