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978 EHY

1994 Porsche 968

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,108 mi
Last recorded63,108 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 EHY
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 63,108 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 63,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,008 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight movement in rods

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,449 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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978 EHY is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 97,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 978 EHY, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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978 EHY is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is 978 EHY safe to buy?

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