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LOW 928Y

1990 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,646 mi
Last recorded151,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 928100,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 928Y
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 151,465 miles

'Check coolant' warning displayed on instrument cluster

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around 'T' piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 150,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff pipe corroded

check coolant light on

Fail 13 Jul 2021 150,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

check coolant light on

Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 146,660 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,894 miles

Wipers smearing screen

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,676 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 141,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 138,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exh.clamp cracked.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 134,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 130,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 130,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 125,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 125,601 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes rusty and corroded

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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LOW 928Y is a 1990 Porsche 928 in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 100,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOW 928Y, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LOW 928Y registered?

LOW 928Y is a 1990 Porsche 928, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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