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J172 SDV

1991 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 SDV
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Sill guards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the pipes leading from brake pipe junction split off joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 77,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlights fitted so they dip the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlights fitted so they dip the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the pipes leading from brake pipe junction split off joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 75,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded with heavily reduced friction surface on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 69,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 61,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 57,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,121 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes at junction rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,118 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake pipes at junction rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,328 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,174 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 22,174 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,212 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,102 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 10 Aug 2007 139,868 miles

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 22 Aug 2006 129,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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J172 SDV is a 1991 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J172 SDV, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J172 SDV is a 1991 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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