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L178 XLO

1994 Porsche 968

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 XLO
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,271 miles

very slight movement to both front inner rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,404 miles

very slight movement to both front inner rack joints

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,528 miles

front tyres worn close to 1.6mm on the inner edges

small oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,816 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,949 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 70,949 miles

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

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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L178 XLO is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 97,970 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 L178 XLO, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L178 XLO registered?

L178 XLO is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L178 XLO safe to buy?

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