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K159 SHR

1993 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

140,723 mi
Last recorded140,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 SHR
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 140,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 140,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 140,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 140,428 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 140,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,222 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,402 miles

Both number plate lights becoming dim

Oil leak

Slight play in both front shock absorber shafts into body of shock absorber

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,649 miles

n/s/f shock absorber sheild adrift

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,231 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,927 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,435 miles

slight splitting and wear to o/s/r tyre inner tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front head lamp beam image flickers/vibrates causing slight movement of beam image in collector box during test

rear brake pipe nuts slight corrosion at rear splitter block

slight pitting inner face of front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2010 119,337 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front head lamp beam image flickers/vibrates causing slight movement of beam image in collector box during test

rear brake pipe nuts slight corrosion at rear splitter block

slight pitting inner face of front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 117,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 116,864 miles

both rear brake hose ferrals starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Jun 2007 115,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 115,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight imbalance on front service brake

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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K159 SHR is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 103,593 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 K159 SHR, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K159 SHR registered?

K159 SHR is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K159 SHR safe to buy?

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