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J626 LPO

1997 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 LPO
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 171,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 170,467 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 168,314 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 168,314 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J626 LPO is a 1997 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J626 LPO, 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 29 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J626 LPO?

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What year was J626 LPO registered?

J626 LPO is a 1997 Porsche 968, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is J626 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J626 LPO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J626 LPO have outstanding finance?

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