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C5 YEL

1993 Porsche 968

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YEL
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 93,023 miles

rear suspension rusty

slight blow exhaust

Fail 19 Nov 2021 92,998 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe going into 3 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower both suspension arm rear bushes split and perishing

Front both shock absorbers have movement in the body's

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed pipes from flexible brake hoses to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from 3 way connector to both flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front and both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering column lower uni joint has movement

Pass 7 May 2019 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 91,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dim and does not pop up (1.7.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,280 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,196 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,128 miles

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

offside headlight output dim

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,582 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,761 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,225 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,225 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2005 68,208 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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C5 YEL is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C5 YEL, 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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C5 YEL is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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