CarVerify

Free Car Check

L485 RHF

1993 Porsche 968

White Petrol 2990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,899 mi
Last recorded158,899 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 RHF
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 158,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 158,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 158,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 156,204 miles

Front struts have slight play in glands

Offside Front floor/jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 154,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 154,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 154,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,003 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 154,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 142,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 138,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 119,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 111,128 miles

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
Full Porsche 968 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L485 RHF is a 1993 Porsche 968 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L485 RHF, 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

How do I check the history of L485 RHF?

You can check the full history of L485 RHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L485 RHF registered?

L485 RHF is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L485 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L485 RHF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L485 RHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L485 RHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.