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993 SNU

1994 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests52 (40 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,655 mi
Last recorded143,655 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 91187,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration993 SNU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

40 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,321 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,843 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 116,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 142,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,831 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,522 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,669 miles

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

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)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,693 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both side lamps damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Various oil leaks from engine area

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,961 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,496 miles

Engine not starting (battery was flat)

N/S/F side lamp holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F side lamp cracked

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

Oil leaks from N/S and O/S of rear of engine

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,881 miles

both r/tyres wearing on inside

Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,496 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 136,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 133,612 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 133,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on wear indicators. 265/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 129,179 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Main beam switch operation lazy (you have to move the switch slowly to operate main beam)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 111,414 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 111,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,339 miles

air duct to exhaust requires refitting

plastic covers unable to check some items

Pass 17 Mar 2009 107,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 123,715 miles

engine oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

wiper blades perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 103,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,839 miles

both headlights on minimum setting

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

small chips in windscreen zone A

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,805 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 100,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 91,695 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edge

engine oil leak

offside headlight was not working but came on with a tap and continued to work.

small chips in windscreen

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,209 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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993 SNU is a 1994 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 87,425 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 993 SNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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993 SNU is a 1994 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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