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27 SW

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 SW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 46,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 45,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,705 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 20 Jul 2016 43,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,839 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 18 Jul 2014 41,814 miles

Some pitting of both rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,859 miles

Some pitting of front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,184 miles

Some pitting of all brake discs on the inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,785 miles

Some pitting of both rear brake discs

Some pitting of o/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,068 miles

slight pitting of rear brake discs on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,313 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,483 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,592 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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27 SW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 27 SW, 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 27 SW registered?

27 SW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is 27 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 SW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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