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M288 DMW

1995 Porsche 968

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,121 mi
Last recorded51,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Porsche 96898,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 DMW
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,954 miles

oil residue on engine

rear tyres worn low and cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2021 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil residue on engine

rear tyres worn low and cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,795 miles

Front tyres stepped on inner edge

Rear tyres cracking + perished

Pass 12 May 2017 46,432 miles

wear to front tyres

wear to rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2016 46,273 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low (3mm) + starting to crack

Front wheels have slight play, poss bearings

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,697 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,320 miles

heavly waxed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M288 DMW is a 1995 Porsche 968 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 968 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 98,982 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 M288 DMW, 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 31 years old, this Porsche 968 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M288 DMW registered?

M288 DMW is a 1995 Porsche 968, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M288 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M288 DMW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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