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1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BYT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,128 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,707 miles

manufactuers under trims fitted restricting mot inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2013 65,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,320 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,674 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 50,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,995 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 47,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 37,987 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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1 BYT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 BYT, 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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1 BYT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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The MOT history for 1 BYT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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