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J889 XAJ

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 XAJ
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 139,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,637 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 139,637 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 139,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,232 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in piston

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in piston

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,702 miles

Front shock absorbers and track rods corroded. Rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,708 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

stone chip windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,602 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s washer part blocked

stone chip windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,909 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over rear metal brake pipes

sill covers fiited

underside corroded

vehicle has been standing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,358 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 123,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,965 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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J889 XAJ is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J889 XAJ, 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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J889 XAJ is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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