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L196 OEC

1993 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 OEC
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 68,564 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber ram

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,171 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 68,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,757 miles

All Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Both Rear Inner Sills Has Slight Surface Rust

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Slight Corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,214 miles

Oil leak

REAR MIDDLE FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

REAR MIDDLE FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,252 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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L196 OEC is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L196 OEC, 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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What year was L196 OEC registered?

L196 OEC is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L196 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 OEC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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