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NIW 3928

1985 Porsche 928 S

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

2,585 mi
Last recorded2,585 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 928 S102,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 3928
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 2,585 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 1,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 1,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 1,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 1,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 575 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets poor but providing enough liquid to clean screen.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside washer jet does supply water onto screen but does not effect drivers veiw of the road

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

Offside Front seat mechanism has play

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 98,720 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexible hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front play in steering rack track rod ball joint

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

Offside Front play in steering rack track rod ball joint

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,720 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat back locking mechanism worn (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front inner steering rack end slight play

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,720 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure excessive movement on seat back possibly broken (6.2.A.1)

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

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint has play in it (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint has play in it (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,720 miles

O/S/R tyre out of date

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f seat back mechnism

Play in o/s/f track rod ball joint

o/s/f seat belt getting slow to return

Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F wiper blades split and is smeering

O/S/R tyre out of date

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f seat back mechnism

Play in o/s/f track rod ball joint

o/s/f seat belt getting slow to return

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,720 miles

Both n/s/f and o/s/f steering arm ball joints have play

Drivers seat back has play,wearing on locking mechanism

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,720 miles

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

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

Both n/s/f and o/s/f steering arm ball joints have play

Drivers seat back has play,wearing on locking mechanism

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,720 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors heavy cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2012 98,720 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r fuel pipe heavy surface corrosion

steering rack gaitors wet with engine oil /slight cracking on gaitors

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 23 May 2011 98,720 miles

Corrosion starting on n/s/f wing

Corrosion starting on o/s/r sill

Fuel tank support corroded

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in drivers seatback , but is secure

Slight smear on wipers

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,720 miles

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

Corrosion on n/s/f wing

Corrosion on o/s/ sill

Fuel tank support corroded

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 98,720 miles

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,315 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 94,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play nearside front top shockabsorber mounting

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,704 miles

slight play nearside front top shockabsorber mounting

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,539 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 88,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,922 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 85,922 miles

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

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

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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NIW 3928 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,226 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 NIW 3928, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIW 3928 registered?

NIW 3928 is a 1985 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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