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K986 NML

1992 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,137 mi
Last recorded161,137 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 NML
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 161,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 161,135 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 158,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 155,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,370 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 147,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 142,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 142,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,802 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner section

Fail 19 Mar 2013 156,978 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner section

Pass 26 Mar 2012 129,674 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 125,378 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 121,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

o/s/f rear wishbone bush perishing - no sign of excess play.

oil on steering rack - unable to pinpoint source

oil sweat on power steering reservoir pipes

small amount of play from o/s/f topmount

surface corrision on all brake pipes on underside of vehicle.

water in boot

Fail 20 Feb 2009 115,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lower steering u/j noise

Pass 20 Feb 2009 115,039 miles

lower steering u/j noise

Pass 28 Mar 2008 110,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 99,225 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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K986 NML is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K986 NML, 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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K986 NML is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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