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L123 HBL

1993 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,542 mi
Last recorded167,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 HBL
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 167,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,542 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 150,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 150,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,367 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,314 miles

Both rear discs rusty on inside face

Fail 26 Nov 2010 140,313 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 131,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 131,921 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre fuel pipe hose clips missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 122,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 122,561 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 121,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 113,417 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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L123 HBL is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L123 HBL, 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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L123 HBL is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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