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M163 XWS

1994 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,603 mi
Last recorded73,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 XWS
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,559 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

cannot open bootlid

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,130 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,563 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 69,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,307 miles

off side front shock absorber coved damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,353 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,953 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,388 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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M163 XWS is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M163 XWS, 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 M163 XWS registered?

M163 XWS is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M163 XWS safe to buy?

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