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656 HBC

1993 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 HBC
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,187 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 130,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,706 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 129,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,508 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic surround damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,232 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush on lower wishbone has some play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,117 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar eye bush has some play

Pass 14 May 2014 128,969 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links rubber eye bushes have some movement

o/s/r lap belt stalk plastic cover broken but still usable

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2013 128,923 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush on lower wishbone has some play

Fail 22 May 2013 128,923 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush on lower wishbone has some play

Pass 8 May 2012 128,201 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2011 127,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 127,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 125,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 125,335 miles

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

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

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

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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656 HBC is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 103,593 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 656 HBC, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 656 HBC registered?

656 HBC is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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The MOT history for 656 HBC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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