Porsche 968 (1993)
1993 Porsche 968
CarHunch analysed 392 real MOT records for the 1993 Porsche 968. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Porsche 968 matches the UK average first-time pass rate of 80%, which is decent for a 30-year-old sports car, but the dangerous defect rate of 25% is a genuine red flag—a quarter of these cars have shown serious safety issues at some point. That's well above acceptable and should worry any potential buyer.
These 968s average over 103,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the real concern is the high advisory rate of 15 per vehicle—nearly double a typical modern car—indicating persistent wear and maintenance needs across brakes, suspension, and electrics. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and suspension geometry; these cars reward proper maintenance but punish neglect.
What to check before buying a 1993 Porsche 968
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Porsche 968 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Porsche 968 vehicles fall between 75,496 and 126,562 miles.
1993 Porsche 968 — Still on the Road
155 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Porsche 968
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.6%
Oil leak
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51.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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49.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.1%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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28.1%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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