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M8 SGB

1994 Porsche 968

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,497 mi
Last recorded84,497 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SGB
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,799 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 83,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 82,532 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 82,532 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,915 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,498 miles

all tyres close to legal limmit

Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 72,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Not identified as catalyst equiped vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

offside front spot lamp/indicator cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,607 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 70,566 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 67,377 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 61,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 55,910 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2006 48,447 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 48,447 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M8 SGB is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M8 SGB, 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 M8 SGB registered?

M8 SGB is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M8 SGB safe to buy?

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