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J97 SOH

1992 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Porsche 968106,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 SOH
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,345 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,897 miles

Central Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,503 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,672 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 105,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 104,146 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,146 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,852 miles

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

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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J97 SOH is a 1992 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J97 SOH, 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 J97 SOH registered?

J97 SOH is a 1992 Porsche 968, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J97 SOH safe to buy?

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