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L290 FNP

1994 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 FNP
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,120 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)

front brakes 80% worn and corroded

gearbox oil leak

hazard light switch loose

n/s light unit stick on operation

rattling noise from transmission

rear brakes corroded

wheel nuts contain corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,120 miles

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

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

all break discs rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all break discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,120 miles

dampness around gearbox rear resevior.

engine has an oil leak.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around gearbox rear resevior.

engine has an oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,427 miles

offside front outer lower trim loose. †various /slight scratch marks noted.

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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L290 FNP is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L290 FNP, 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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L290 FNP is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L290 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 FNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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