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K283 BRX

1992 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 BRX
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 121,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2025 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 121,385 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 120,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 119,580 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 119,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 118,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 118,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 111,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,888 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 114,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 113,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 113,317 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 111,888 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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K283 BRX is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K283 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K283 BRX?

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What year was K283 BRX registered?

K283 BRX is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K283 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 BRX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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