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M985 FBB

1994 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 FBB
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,451 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 91,451 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose ferrules corroded (various)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2016 91,252 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 13 Feb 2013 82,288 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 82,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 31 Jan 2012 77,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 71,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,542 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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M985 FBB is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M985 FBB, 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 M985 FBB registered?

M985 FBB is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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