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7403 RU

1995 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Porsche 96898,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7403 RU
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 154,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 152,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,611 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2022 150,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2021 148,113 miles

check rear brakes for slight imbalance/judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear chassis/area behind rear of sills rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

check rear brakes for slight imbalance/judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear chassis/area behind rear of sills getting rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,092 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

check rear brakes for slight judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear chassis starting to get rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 147,092 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

check rear brakes for slight judder

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear chassis starting to get rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,204 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

area behind rear of sills getting rusty

both rear inner CV boots deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Resovir (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

check condition and operation of parking brake system(rear brakes)

n/s front tyre worn to wear markers

rear number plate deteriorating

slight damage to windscreen

speedometer illumination not working?

Pass 29 Sep 2011 122,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 118,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Oil leak

n/s windscreen washer poor

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Oil leak

n/s windscreen washer poor

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,440 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 99,440 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 94,022 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 94,022 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 88,698 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 968?

Based on 16,956 MOT tests across 1,152 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
1,114
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 548
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Brake pipe excessively corroded 274
fog lamp not working 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 229
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7403 RU is a 1995 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 98,982 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 968 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 548 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7403 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 968 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7403 RU registered?

7403 RU is a 1995 Porsche 968, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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