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J927 LPX

1998 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ927 LPX
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,116 miles

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)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner trackrod end

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,671 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 102,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 99,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 99,144 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance (nearside slow)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 99,037 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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J927 LPX is a 1998 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J927 LPX, 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 28 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J927 LPX registered?

J927 LPX is a 1998 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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