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PIL 8318

1988 Porsche 928 S

Red Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8318
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 108,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 108,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,724 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,547 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 108,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,733 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

outer c.v boots cracking

slight play in o/s/f upper wishbone bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 104,440 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 104,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage both chassis rails /

Pass 9 May 2011 103,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake needs adjusting

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,998 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,272 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 99,599 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 99,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

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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PIL 8318 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Red with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PIL 8318, 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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What year was PIL 8318 registered?

PIL 8318 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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