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6 DXL

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DXL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,644 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 40,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,615 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bump stop perishing and crumbling

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,612 miles

Front Both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,604 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 40,603 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

steering very heavy and noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,598 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,540 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,441 miles

Oil leak

brake discs rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,862 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,862 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,463 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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6 DXL is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 6 DXL, 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 6 DXL registered?

6 DXL is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 6 DXL safe to buy?

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