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L406 RNO

1994 Porsche 968

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 RNO
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 149,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 149,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,201 miles

Oil leak

off side front brake hose deteriorated

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2009 147,978 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 147,978 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 142,057 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 141,984 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 131,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 120,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 112,321 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 112,318 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front tyres ara a differant size to rear tyres

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RNO is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RNO, 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.

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What year was L406 RNO registered?

L406 RNO is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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