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J859 URD

1992 Porsche 968

Maroon Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 URD
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,145 miles

25kg warp on n/s/f brake.

Advise better securing of battery in n/s/r.

Advise better securing of both front brake flexi hoses to front shocks.

Atf leak at rear of transmission.

B+ terminal on starter VERY close to starer body, advise adjustment.

Both front lower wishbone front most bushes worn (n/s worse) , suspect cause of uneven front tyre wear ?

Fluid leak from o/s/f chassis leg (suspect p.a.s fluid) advise investigation

Ignition starter switch worn causing lights, wipers and washers not to work unless in correct position, advise new switch.

N/s/f washer jet not working but o/s covers.

N/s/r park brake effort poor, suspect due to possible seizing cable (not seating correctly in rear hub)

O/s/f earth tag on shock loose due to nut not all the way home.

Various minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,126 miles

N/S washer jet not working but O/S washer provides enough fluid to efficiently clear the screen

both front tyres perishing/ N/S/F has nick in the outer side wall

fuel line corroding (going behind torsion bar)

gear box area moist

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern at all (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern at all (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S washer jet not working but O/S washer provides enough fluid to efficiently clear the screen

both front tyres perishing/ N/S/F has nick in the outer side wall

fuel line corroding (going behind torsion bar)

gear box area moist

Pass 8 May 2017 77,813 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,084 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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J859 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Maroon with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J859 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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J859 URD is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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