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M89 DBY

1994 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 DBY
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 86,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,912 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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 24 Sep 2014 83,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,508 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,756 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 72,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M89 DBY is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M89 DBY, 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 M89 DBY registered?

M89 DBY is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M89 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M89 DBY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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