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855 BOX

1996 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration855 BOX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,149 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 32,149 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,867 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,010 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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855 BOX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 855 BOX, 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 855 BOX registered?

855 BOX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 855 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 855 BOX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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