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SIL 9839

1988 Porsche 928 S

Gold Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,374 mi
Last recorded154,374 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche 928 S108,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 9839
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 154,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 153,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 153,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 152,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 152,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 152,083 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 151,639 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 151,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 146,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 146,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 144,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,087 miles

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 4 May 2012 140,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 138,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 136,262 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,263 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 132,263 miles

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

n/s/r tyre near limits

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 14 Mar 2008 126,850 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 126,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 120,579 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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SIL 9839 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S in Gold with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SIL 9839, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 9839 registered?

SIL 9839 is a 1988 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is SIL 9839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 9839 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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