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1 WFD

1996 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 WFD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 14 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,506 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

corrosion to o/s outer sill

outer sill covers fitted

wipers poor

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,867 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on edges and wearing low

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriarated

handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres worn on edges and wearing low

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriarated

handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 87,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,922 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 84,922 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 4 Oct 2006 77,593 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 WFD is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 1 WFD, 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 1 WFD registered?

1 WFD is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 1 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 WFD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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