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J500 SCL

1993 Porsche 968

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SCL
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,763 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 128,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 127,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 127,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bar end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 126,288 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 2 Feb 2011 125,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 124,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 123,230 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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J500 SCL is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J500 SCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J500 SCL?

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What year was J500 SCL registered?

J500 SCL is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is J500 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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