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L408 ECF

1993 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 ECF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 155,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 155,329 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 155,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 155,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 154,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 154,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,680 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 13 Apr 2012 151,680 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 5 May 2011 148,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 144,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 144,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 97,879 miles

Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,311 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s head lamp does not always retreact.

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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L408 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L408 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 L408 ECF registered?

L408 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L408 ECF safe to buy?

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