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VAM 928D

1994 Porsche 928

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 92883,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 928D
MakePorsche
Model928
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,965 miles

Front brake back plates badly corroded and rusty

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in thread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,965 miles

Front brake back plates badly corroded and rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in thread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,667 miles

Front brake backplates corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,667 miles

Front brake backplates corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing uneven low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,116 miles

slight wear in front n/s and o/s upper wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,470 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,175 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,382 miles

N/S/F UNDER TRAY BRACKET INSECURE

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,382 miles

N/S/F UNDER TRAY BRACKET INSECURE

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,729 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 61,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,255 miles

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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VAM 928D is a 1994 Porsche 928 in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 928 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 83,718 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 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 VAM 928D, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 928 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 928D registered?

VAM 928D is a 1994 Porsche 928, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is VAM 928D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 928D shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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