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L197 JHM

1994 Porsche 968

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Porsche 96897,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 JHM
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,535 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 135,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 135,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 135,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 135,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 134,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 134,054 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 133,256 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 132,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,387 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 125,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 125,193 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 121,065 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 120,605 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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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?

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