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1996 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 GW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,046 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 77,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2mm tread left (255/40/zr17 pirelli)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,447 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2mm tread left (255/40/zr17 pirelli)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 72,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,287 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,671 miles

inside edge of rear brake disc slightly rusty.

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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51 GW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 51 GW, 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 51 GW registered?

51 GW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is 51 GW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 GW shows 13 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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