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3 MAV

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,844 mi
Last recorded4,844 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MAV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 4,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 3,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 2,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 2,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 1,868 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 1,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 1,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 8 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 1 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,970 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 35,966 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,882 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,834 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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3 MAV is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 3 MAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 MAV registered?

3 MAV is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 3 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 MAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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