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J123 FAC

1993 Porsche 968

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 FAC
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,786 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

boot lid spoiler slightly insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2025 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

boot lid spoiler slightly insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 139,970 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 139,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 139,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 138,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 138,592 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,543 miles

Brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake and fuel pipes corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 138,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 138,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 137,416 miles

Handbrake performance could be better.

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

Rear brake pipe T junction pipes and tube nuts corroded.

Pass 10 May 2007 134,670 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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J123 FAC is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J123 FAC, 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 J123 FAC registered?

J123 FAC is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J123 FAC safe to buy?

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