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K494 LMM

1993 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 91186,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 LMM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 99,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 99,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,511 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2023 99,511 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,069 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 7 May 2022 99,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe corroded

Minor oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 98,551 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 98,551 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 96,545 miles

Both front struts are slightly corroded

N/s/r exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2020 96,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front struts are slightly corroded

N/s/r exhaust heat shield corroded

Front o/s brake heat shield is insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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 26 Feb 2015 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,212 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,212 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres at 3mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,857 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,086 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted full length off car.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 74,281 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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K494 LMM is a 1993 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K494 LMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 33 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K494 LMM is a 1993 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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