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L120 HYO

1993 Porsche 968

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,079 mi
Last recorded130,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 HYO
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 129,524 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 129,516 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 129,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 128,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 126,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 126,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 122,708 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 122,703 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 116,350 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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L120 HYO is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L120 HYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L120 HYO?

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What year was L120 HYO registered?

L120 HYO is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L120 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L120 HYO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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