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J308 CPU

1992 Porsche 968

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

269 mi
Last recorded269 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 CPU
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 1 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 414 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 250 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 204,529 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 204,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 196,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 192,567 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 184,493 miles

engine oil leaks.

slight exhaust leak from centre joint.

slight lift in o/s/f hub.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 181,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 181,025 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 181,025 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 178,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 161,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 149,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 130,593 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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J308 CPU is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 106,742 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 J308 CPU, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J308 CPU is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J308 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J308 CPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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