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K291 BRX

1993 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 BRX
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 81,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,195 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 81,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,555 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,671 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K291 BRX is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 103,593 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 K291 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 33 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K291 BRX registered?

K291 BRX is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K291 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 BRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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