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73 WT

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,436 mi
Last recorded32,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 WT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 32,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 22,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 20,260 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight discolour to offside headlamp

Fail 22 Jan 2015 17,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight discolour to offside headlamp

Pass 25 Jan 2014 15,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 14,527 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 14,527 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,673 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 69,227 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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73 WT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 73 WT, 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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73 WT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is 73 WT safe to buy?

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