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L163 JOL

1993 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 JOL
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 74,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,660 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,017 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 69,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,021 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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L163 JOL is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L163 JOL, 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

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What year was L163 JOL registered?

L163 JOL is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L163 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 JOL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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