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K261 XDP

1993 Porsche 968

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,876 mi
Last recorded206,876 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 XDP
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 206,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 205,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 205,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 204,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 203,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 202,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 200,233 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 198,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 198,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 196,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 194,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 190,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 189,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 187,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 184,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 173,337 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 173,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 166,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 163,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 163,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 151,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K261 XDP is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K261 XDP, 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 K261 XDP registered?

K261 XDP is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K261 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K261 XDP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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