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J852 URD

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,696 mi
Last recorded153,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 URD
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 153,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 151,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 151,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,817 miles

Fuel pipes corroding, recommend attention.

Nearside front, brake pad warning sensor wire, fouling on wheel, recommend attention.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering belt slight loose, recommend attention.

Rear exhaust section, suspect baffles insecure, rattling.

Signs of leakage on engine & rear axle.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 150,457 miles

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

Nearside rear inner side light dull.

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

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

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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J852 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J852 URD, 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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What year was J852 URD registered?

J852 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J852 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J852 URD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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