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J17 RNB

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,748 mi
Last recorded189,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RNB
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 189,748 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Interior headlamp adjuster does not work (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below 1.6 mm on the outer edges of the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp lenses are cracked

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in the Left position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 186,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 186,781 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Power steering reservoir fractured and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 186,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 185,609 miles

Both front & both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2020 185,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & tyre aged & light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre aged, & light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage inner (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 183,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 182,918 miles

slight play in lower steering coupling U/J

Pass 1 Aug 2014 177,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 177,722 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak o/s inner engine bay area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 164,871 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 156,522 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 156,522 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 148,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 143,329 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 127,648 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 119,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 108,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 108,884 miles

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

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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J17 RNB is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J17 RNB, 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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J17 RNB is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 23 November 1992.

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