MOT Status
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138,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box . (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
starter motor faulty
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Porsche 968?
Based on 16,956 MOT tests across 1,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L197 JHM is a 1994 Porsche 968 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1994 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 97,970 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 L197 JHM, 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 32 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L197 JHM registered?
L197 JHM is a 1994 Porsche 968, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L197 JHM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L197 JHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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