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L242 THF

1994 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 THF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 104,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started under side .Some heavy corrosion on some suspension parts.vehicle fitted with body skirts

slight play off side front

wipers dont return to park position automatically

Fail 18 Feb 2013 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started under side .Some heavy corrosion on some suspension parts.vehicle fitted with body skirts

wipers dont return to park position automatically

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 94,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,427 miles

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

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

both front brake hose metal ends corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded at fixings

both rear brake hose metal ends corroded

general corrosion at underside

interior rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe connection on to body insecure

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Fail 26 May 2011 93,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

both front brake hose metal ends corroded

both front brake surfaces pitted and worn

both rear brake back plates corroded at fixings

both rear brake hose metal ends corroded

general corrosion at underside

interior rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe connection on to body insecure

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Fail 6 May 2011 93,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front brake hose metal ends corroded

both rear brake hose metal ends corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

interior rear view mirror missing

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,113 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front shock absorbers worn

front wiper blades poor clearing

offside rear brake pipe union loose at body fixing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front shock absorbers worn

front wiper blades poor clearing

offside rear brake pipe union loose at body fixing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and inside pitted

handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear inner tail lamp in-op

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted

offside rear brake poor performance and long footbrake travel

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,442 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fluid leaks at front of engine

handbrake performance low

offside rear brake backplate loose

offside rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted

pipework at rear axle area insecure

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,886 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake caliper pipe/hose connections corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded atrear axle

handbrake efficiency at nearside rear low

offside front headlamp adjuster loose

offside front washer jet poor flow

steering coupling shaft joints worn

Fail 28 Mar 2006 65,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake caliper pipe/hose connections corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded at rear axle

handbrake efficiency at nearside rear low

offside front headlamp adjuster loose

offside front washer jet poor flow

steering coupling shaft joints worn

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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L242 THF is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 L242 THF, 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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L242 THF is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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