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M278 SWT

1994 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 SWT
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,683 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 19 May 2018 82,569 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake just met requirements

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,832 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,172 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,037 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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M278 SWT is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M278 SWT, 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 M278 SWT registered?

M278 SWT is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M278 SWT safe to buy?

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