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640 D

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration640 D
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,954 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,688 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear tyre worn inside

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,032 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,197 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,757 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,241 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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640 D is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 640 D, 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 640 D registered?

640 D is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is 640 D safe to buy?

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