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L401 ECF

1993 Porsche 968

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 ECF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,234 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,945 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,119 miles

Rear diff seals damp.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,807 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,357 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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L401 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L401 ECF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L401 ECF registered?

L401 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L401 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 ECF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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