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L2 PLK

1993 Porsche 968

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 PLK
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 90,285 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning belt very slack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all brake discs corroded

bonnet gas struts weak

parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

service brake efficiency only just met (54%)

wiper switch faulty

Fail 8 Jun 2022 90,285 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all brake discs corroded

bonnet gas struts weak

service brake efficiency only just met (51%)

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,285 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Under body corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Under body corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

underbody fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

service brake efficiency only just met (52%)

under body fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,285 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre has been run flat

Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,285 miles

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire to and from fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre has been run flat

service brake efficiency only just met (56%)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,285 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroding

minor damage and corrosion to both front floors

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,285 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 90,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 90,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front strut brace insecure

front undertray panel insecure

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

metal fuel lines corroded

positive batter terminal loose

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,285 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

odometer not working

offside front shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,285 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning wire disconnected

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,286 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside front flexi hose ferrals starting to corrode

Fail 31 May 2013 90,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside front flexi hose ferrals starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2012 90,284 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2011 89,849 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2011 89,849 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,065 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 89,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,699 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside aim high (re-ajusted)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L2 PLK is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L2 PLK, 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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L2 PLK is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 10 October 1993.

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