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L678 YRP

1994 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 YRP
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 133,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,472 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Dampness of oil around power steering reservoir

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both steering column universal joints in engine bay

Fail 12 Oct 2017 131,472 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter at rear of vehicle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear junction to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear junction to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Dampness of oil around power steering reservoir

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both steering column universal joints in engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t section both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 128,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t section both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,891 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,891 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,782 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,885 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2013 114,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 111,134 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in shaft

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,986 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 97,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,097 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
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L678 YRP is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L678 YRP, 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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L678 YRP is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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