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L406 ECF

1993 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 ECF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 61,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 61,733 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 61,562 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 61,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 61,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NS washer jet not working but providing sufficient washer fluid

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,083 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 61,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 25 May 2017 61,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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)

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 13 May 2016 60,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 47,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,900 miles

The top bolt has come loose in the alternator

Pass 17 Jun 2005 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2005 42,445 miles

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

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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L406 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L406 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.

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What year was L406 ECF registered?

L406 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L406 ECF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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