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K968 EPU

1993 Porsche 968

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,249 mi
Last recorded97,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 EPU
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 97,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres in poor condition evidence of tread tear and tyre material lifting side swipe wear across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle too low for rolling road brake test , on road brake test suspension and ride very poor

Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexy metal pipe kinked and damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak adjustable front strut leaking , advise ---- recheck vehicle ride hieght front suspension too low for shock absorbers to function correctly (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres in poor condition evidence of tread tear and tyre material lifting side swipe wear across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle too low for rolling road brake test , on road brake test suspension and ride very poor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,163 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,718 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,039 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s of srvo mount has a large gap between mount and bulkhead? not insecure all bolts fitted

parking brake lever only just accessable

service brake pedal cover fitted

top of windscreen has a cover fitted not affecting view of road

unable to open boot gained access through rear seats

Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s of srvo mount has a large gap between mount and bulkhead? not insecure all bolts fitted

parking brake lever only just accessable

service brake pedal cover fitted

top of windscreen has a cover fitted not affecting view of road

unable to open boot gained access through rear seats

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 84,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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K968 EPU is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K968 EPU, 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.

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What year was K968 EPU registered?

K968 EPU is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 8 June 1993.

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