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J5 WOW

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WOW
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

headlamp washers not working

reverse light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

gearbox mounting broken

headlamp washers not working

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front spot light damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,482 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front spot light damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Outer cv joint boot loose

Offside Rear Outer cv joint boot split

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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J5 WOW is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J5 WOW, 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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J5 WOW is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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