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K896 EBH

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

259,691 mi
Last recorded259,691 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 EBH
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 259,691 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 259,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 259,561 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 259,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 259,506 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 259,490 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Near side (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Near side (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 259,441 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 259,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 259,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 258,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 255,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 255,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 255,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 254,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 254,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 254,058 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 252,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 250,805 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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K896 EBH is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K896 EBH, 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.

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What year was K896 EBH registered?

K896 EBH is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K896 EBH safe to buy?

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