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K239 YFJ

1993 Porsche 968

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,764 mi
Last recorded165,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 YFJ
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 165,764 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 165,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 165,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2018 164,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hose ferrule ends corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 163,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has play in telescopic part.

Fail 11 May 2017 163,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has play in telescopic part.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 161,539 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 May 2016 161,533 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter is rubbing on driveshaft. (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 158,579 miles

Offside mirror damaged (does not affect view to rear, recommend replaceing).

Smell of fuel in offside inner wheel arch, noted fuel lines are corroded and recommend further investigation as partially hidden.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 158,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad warning lamps lit.

Offside mirror lense damaged (can still see clearly).

Strong smell of fuel offside front inner wheel arch (fuel pipes corroded and no visual leak although fuel lines are partially hidden).

Pass 13 Nov 2013 155,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 153,041 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 148,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 148,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 135,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 125,488 miles

slight wear in front shock mounts o/s/f wheel rim damaged brake & fuel lines rusting o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 115,728 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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K239 YFJ is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K239 YFJ, 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 K239 YFJ registered?

K239 YFJ is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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