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K297 URT

1993 Porsche 968

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,991 mi
Last recorded137,991 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Porsche 968103,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 URT
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,991 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2008 133,551 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 133,461 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 126,999 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 126,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 124,024 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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K297 URT is a 1993 Porsche 968 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K297 URT, 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 K297 URT registered?

K297 URT is a 1993 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K297 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K297 URT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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