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M281 SWT

1994 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,843 mi
Last recorded11,843 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 SWT
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 11,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 11,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 8,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 8,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 6,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 4,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 1,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,810 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,276 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroding

lower front bumper undertray damaged

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,938 miles

F/o/s tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Sill panels corroded

exhaust corroding

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 136,797 miles

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

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

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chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroding

oil leak ?

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2012 134,584 miles

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chips in front windscreen

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak ?

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 134,552 miles

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

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chips in front windscreen

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak ?

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 131,506 miles

all brake disks slightly distorted

all brake pipes corroding

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake hoses deteriorating

slight play detected at o.s.f wheel, suspect shocker internal wear

small chips in front screen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,124 miles

engine leaks oil

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2008 126,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

crack in front screen

inside face of o/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/r brake eff slightly low

Pass 2 Aug 2008 126,938 miles

Oil leak

crack in front screen

inside face of o/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/r brake eff slightly low

Pass 3 May 2007 120,724 miles

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Fail 3 May 2007 120,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

chips in front screen

Pass 17 May 2006 117,338 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r hand brake eff slightly low

oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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M281 SWT is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc 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 M281 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 M281 SWT registered?

M281 SWT is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M281 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 SWT 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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