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L406 NHJ

1994 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 NHJ
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,539 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 113,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both front wipers (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 113,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 112,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 109,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 108,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 108,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 108,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 107,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,983 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 105,963 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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,856 miles

adjust handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,854 miles

handbrake [adjust]

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,164 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 99,164 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 95,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 92,626 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2006 91,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not present

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 NHJ is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L406 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L406 NHJ registered?

L406 NHJ is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L406 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L406 NHJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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