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273 FRT

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 FRT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,184 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,556 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 99,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 98,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 91,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Fail 6 Jul 2013 83,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads starting to wear low

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,353 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s steering arm fixing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s steering arm fixing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,658 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear shock starting to leak

oil leak from engine area

Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear shock starting to leak

oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,617 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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273 FRT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 273 FRT, 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 273 FRT registered?

273 FRT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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