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L409 ECF

1993 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 ECF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 23 Nov 2016 78,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear . From filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded. Front to rear . return to tank.

Fuel pipe ferrule corroded. from filter

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 3mm and out of shape on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,817 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,030 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Oct 2011 72,827 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 69,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,262 miles

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

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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L409 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L409 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 L409 ECF registered?

L409 ECF is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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