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M556 SSX

1994 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 SSX
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 114,356 miles

Front wiper switch loose

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,374 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 113,361 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,321 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 112,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 112,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 112,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 111,843 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,311 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 110,208 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front drilled brake discs have hairline cracks coming from holes - not yet seriously weakened

exhaust centre section has repair putty/paste on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 108,516 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 107,117 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 103,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Aug 2006 89,895 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M556 SSX is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M556 SSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M556 SSX registered?

M556 SSX is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M556 SSX safe to buy?

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