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B7 BGR

1993 Porsche 968

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BGR
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 147,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 147,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 147,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 146,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 144,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,331 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 143,299 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 138,684 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 138,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 136,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 134,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 134,666 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 134,193 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXI CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

EFFORT ON HANDBRAKES DROPPING

FRONT BRAKES SHOW SMALL INBALANCE AND N/S/F STARTING TO BIND-ON SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Dec 2008 132,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 129,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 124,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 120,944 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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B7 BGR is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B7 BGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 BGR registered?

B7 BGR is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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