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J853 URD

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,603 mi
Last recorded128,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 URD
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,127 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 128,127 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 126,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 124,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 121,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 120,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 118,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 116,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 114,333 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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J853 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J853 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J853 URD registered?

J853 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J853 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J853 URD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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