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K968 OLW

1993 Porsche 968

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,411 mi
Last recorded172,411 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 OLW
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 172,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,383 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high both, not tilting (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded near rear axle

Pass 9 Jan 2016 171,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 169,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 169,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 169,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 169,426 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 167,308 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 167,308 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

extra rear light out o/s

h/brake very stiff

o/s rear jacking point damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 163,580 miles

w/washers poor

Pass 4 May 2010 159,322 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 159,230 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 152,595 miles

rear brake hose ferrals slightly rusted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 150,889 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 145,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 137,113 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 137,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 OLW is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Silver 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 OLW, 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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K968 OLW is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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