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5 RFC

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Lpg 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RFC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 78,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,644 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,272 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery faulty

both rear tyres have cracks

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,696 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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5 RFC is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5 RFC, 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 5 RFC registered?

5 RFC is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is 5 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 RFC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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