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M454 UNK

1995 Porsche 968

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Porsche 96898,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 UNK
MakePorsche
Model968
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,482 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 82,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,514 miles

Low parking brake efficiency.

Nearside headlamp does not auto-retract when switched off

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,200 miles

Nearside headlamp does not auto-retract when switched off

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp does not auto-retract when switched off

Parking brake lever has minimal reserve-travel

Pass 27 Jun 2020 74,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,386 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,386 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side door mirror missing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 72,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 72,227 miles

N/S/F spot light insecure

Fail 25 May 2011 72,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F spot light insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2010 72,171 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,328 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin

steering rack has a minor leak of fluid

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,490 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 67,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 65,057 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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M454 UNK is a 1995 Porsche 968 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M454 UNK, 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 M454 UNK registered?

M454 UNK is a 1995 Porsche 968, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M454 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 UNK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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