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L3 OCS

1993 Porsche 968

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OCS
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 100,528 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 100,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative on off side (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,257 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.123 pass is 0.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.721 pass is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 98,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,992 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,532 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 93,532 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,200 miles

Front exhaust section has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,423 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 90,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,107 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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L3 OCS is a 1993 Porsche 968 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L3 OCS, 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 L3 OCS registered?

L3 OCS is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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