83.1% of Porsche 928s passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 717 first tests): 80.1% at the first attempt and 3.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately.About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 43% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 56.8 (95% CI 48.9–65.6; 100 = normal).
Porsche 928 at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
83.1
%
incl. 3.1% fixed at the test centre
2024
717
Passed at the first attempt
80.1
%
all first tests
2024
717
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 48.9–65.6)
56.8
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 124 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
717
Biggest excess: Steering
7.0
per 100
7.6 same-age
2019–2024
5000
Dangerous defects
4.4
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
5000
Advisory items
98.2
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
5000
MOT Risk Index · Porsche 928. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 124 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 98 and 166 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 55.0 to 56.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Porsche 928 MOT, and how often?
Porsche 928 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 25.9 per 100 tests, against 29.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 5,000).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
25.9
per 100
29.4
2019–2024
1294
Brakes
9.6
per 100
20.3
2019–2024
481
Visibility
8.6
per 100
10.6
2019–2024
432
Body, chassis, structure
8.1
per 100
15.0
2019–2024
406
Steering
7
per 100
7.6
2019–2024
350
Noise, emissions and leaks
6
per 100
7.3
2019–2024
300
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Porsche 928's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Porsche 928 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is noise, emissions and leaks: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 5.5% of the time.
Advisories on noise, emissions and leaks: 5.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Noise, emissions and leaks
5.5
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
510
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Porsche 928 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Porsche 928 MOTs flag suspension most: 23.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 5,000).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
23.4
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
1171
Noise, emissions and leaks
17.7
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
884
Tyres
17.7
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
883
Brakes
17.3
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
864
Non-component advisories
12.1
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
606
Body, chassis, structure
4.1
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
203
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Porsche 928?
For Porsche 928s aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 8.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,942).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass
4.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass
4.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass
4.0
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass
3.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass
3.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass
2.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1942
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory
14.2
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory
9.0
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory
7.7
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory
7.2
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory
5.8
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory
5.1
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory
4.5
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory
1.8
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory
1.8
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
809
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail
17
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail
7.4
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail
5.9
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail
5.6
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail
5.1
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail
4.5
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
859
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Porsche 928 get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Porsche 928 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 57.5 major and 13.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 4.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
4.4
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
5000
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,000 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Porsche 928 MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Porsche 928 MOT: about £63 (up to about £119 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 717).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
62.7
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
717
Estimated range lower
62.7
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
717
Estimated range upper
119.0
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
717
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
36.3
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
717
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
14.4
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
717
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
12
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
717
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Porsche 928 more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Porsche 928 and 2 as often or more. The Porsche 928 has an MOT Risk Index of 56.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 717).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Porsche 928 (this model)
56.8
index
100 = normal
2024
717
Vauxhall Nova
54.5
index
56.8
2024
868
Porsche Carrera
43.1
index
56.8
2024
853
Bentley Turbo
51.6
index
56.8
2024
797
Toyota Aqua
63.7
index
56.8
2024
728
Ferrari Portofino
47.3
index
56.8
2024
695
Abarth 124
55.8
index
56.8
2024
1830
Nissan 200
47
index
56.8
2024
794
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Maserati Quattroporte
61.6
index
56.8
2024
1337
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Porsche 928 last?
56.5% of Porsche 928s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 13.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,807).
100,000 miles: 56.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
56.5
% of tested cars
2024
2807
150,000 miles
13.7
% of tested cars
2024
681
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8%)
2.4
% of tested cars
2024
118
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Porsche 928 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Porsche 928 index is 73.8, against 75.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 717).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 75.3 vs 73.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
73.8
index
75.3
2019–2024
717
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Porsche 928 fail its MOT most?
Porsche 928 fails first-time MOTs most in Bolton (BL): 30.9% against 23.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 168).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Porsche 928?
Of failed Porsche 928 MOTs, 21.4% were retested the same day and a further 66.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 660).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
21.4
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
660
Retest within 10 days
66.8
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
660
Clean MOT streak
48.9
%
observed chains
2019–2024
936
Repeat advisory
19.8
%
observed chains
2019–2024
936
Decreasing odometer
5.1
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
1124
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Porsche 928 fails, does it fail again?
19.8% of Porsche 928s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 17.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 363). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 31.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 19.8 vs 17.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
19.8
%
17.7
2019–2024
363
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 717 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Porsche 928 faults come together?
On Porsche 928s, identification of the vehicle and ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ failures turn up together 5.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).
Porsche 928: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.8–8.5)
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Porsche 928 MOT: quick answers
What is the Porsche 928 first-time MOT pass rate?
80.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (717 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 717 primary tests: 19.94% failed first time and 83.1% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 56.8 is shown separately.