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L979 LRD

1994 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,333 mi
Last recorded125,333 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 LRD
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on venting (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 125,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on venting (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 123,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,491 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 122,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 121,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 121,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 120,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,975 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 118,957 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 113,669 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads appear half worn

slight corrosion of underside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,553 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,553 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 111,133 miles

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

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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L979 LRD is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L979 LRD, 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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What year was L979 LRD registered?

L979 LRD is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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