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BBZ 968

1992 Porsche 968

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,464 mi
Last recorded85,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 968
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,464 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,429 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 83,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 77,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 72,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,299 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking outter edge

o/s/f tyre cracking outter edge

o/s/r tyre cracking outter edge

Pass 4 May 2011 71,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracking in treads

small split offside front wiper blade

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,818 miles

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Engine coolant leaking.

Fluid sweat around power steering reservoir area.

Fluid sweat over offside front brake hose, unable to determine source at time of test.

Slight play in nearside & offside front suspension when unloaded.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,578 miles

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Fluid sweat around power steering reservoir area.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear inner position light not working.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both track rod assemblies, particularly offside.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,781 miles

Engine oil leak o/s.

Plastic covers impede full inspection.

Slight fluid sweat around PAS resiviour.

Very slight play in both front shock absorber gland nuts.

Pass 2 May 2007 65,125 miles

Slight play in front shock absorber top glands.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,427 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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BBZ 968 is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 106,742 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 BBZ 968, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBZ 968 registered?

BBZ 968 is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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