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K171 BEC

1993 Porsche 968

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 BEC
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,426 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,557 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,550 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 70,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Apr 2010 70,045 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 9 Jan 2009 69,249 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,026 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,801 miles

as before

Fail 13 Dec 2006 65,800 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,822 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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K171 BEC is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K171 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K171 BEC registered?

K171 BEC is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K171 BEC safe to buy?

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