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L489 LBE

1994 Porsche 968

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 LBE
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 85,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 82,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,148 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight wear in sliding rods.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 80,135 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 80,129 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,729 miles

wear in nsf shock

Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,728 miles

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

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

wear in nsf shock

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,718 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 75,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 73,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,330 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,330 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,496 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear 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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L489 LBE is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L489 LBE, 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 L489 LBE registered?

L489 LBE is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L489 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 LBE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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