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185 KP

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 KP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,644 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 35,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 35,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 24,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,883 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre mishaping on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,812 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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185 KP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 185 KP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 185 KP registered?

185 KP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 185 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 KP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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