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SJI 1248

1994 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 1248
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,368 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 89,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,288 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms have rear bushes seriously deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Front both front shock absorbers have slight play within their bodies.

Nearside Rear Inner bulb has dim light output

Offside Front headlight is vibrating when in use indicating damage to mounting- however secure.

Offside Rear lamp damaged and loose- however secure enough not to fall off.

Oil leak oil leak from engine. ()

Rear rear silencer has cracks within its rear mounting- rattling- however secure.

Steering column shaft has slight end float play within steering shaft detected. (2.1.3)

damage to screen less than 10mm within swept area and zone A.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Beam settings too low on both headlights (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms have rear bushes seriously deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Front both front shock absorbers have slight play within their bodies.

Nearside Rear Inner bulb has dim light output

Offside Front headlight is vibrating when in use indicating damage to mounting- however secure.

Offside Rear lamp damaged and loose- however secure enough not to fall off.

Oil leak oil leak from engine. ()

Rear rear silencer has cracks within its rear mounting- rattling- however secure.

Steering column shaft has slight end float play within steering shaft detected. (2.1.3)

damage to screen less than 10mm within swept area and zone A.

Pass 12 May 2015 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,066 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers have play in ram/bush

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2012 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front shock absorbers have play in ram/bush

nearside wiper split

Fail 24 May 2012 85,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers have play in ram/bush

nearside wiper split

Pass 26 May 2011 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers have slight play in top collars

Fail 25 May 2011 84,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers have slight play in top collars

Pass 28 May 2010 83,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 24 May 2010 83,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 83,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,673 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,673 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,651 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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SJI 1248 is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SJI 1248, 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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SJI 1248 is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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