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J744 KMW

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

211,031 mi
Last recorded211,031 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 KMW
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 211,031 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2024 210,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2023 209,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 208,591 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 208,588 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 207,920 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 207,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 205,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Sill trims fitted ,unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 22 Mar 2019 205,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Sill trims fitted ,unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 27 Mar 2018 202,680 miles

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

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspections of the sills

Fail 20 Mar 2018 202,676 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front fog light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspections of the sills

Pass 14 Mar 2017 199,953 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Offside front jacking point corroded,not within 30cm of any component mounting

Rear silencer rubber mounting heavily perished

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 14 Mar 2017 199,952 miles

Fuel system component insecure Both fuel filter mountings broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Offside front jacking point corroded,not within 30cm of any component mounting

Rear silencer rubber mounting heavily perished

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 11 Mar 2016 196,689 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip deteriorated

Offside front jacking point corroded,not within 30cm of any component mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2015 193,939 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 190,461 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 190,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

horn has an intermittent fault

nearside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

nearside front wheel bearing starting too get noisy

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Fail 21 Mar 2013 184,541 miles

1 x fuel filter mounting broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

front exhaust system mounting insecure

fuel pipes at offide front chassis/floor surface corrosion

rear exhaust system mounting rubber split

Pass 21 Mar 2013 184,541 miles

1 x fuel filter mounting broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

front exhaust system mounting insecure

fuel pipes at offide front chassis/floor surface corrosion

rear exhaust system mounting rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 179,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 174,122 miles

brake pipes waxed

Fail 24 Mar 2011 174,116 miles

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

brake pipes waxed

Pass 14 May 2010 170,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 166,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 165,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 162,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 158,457 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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J744 KMW is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J744 KMW, 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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J744 KMW is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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