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911 BJ

1996 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

901 mi
Last recorded901 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 BJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 141,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,053 miles

Offside Front side light glass cracked

both rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2017 140,713 miles

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2016 140,454 miles

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 140,432 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 140,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2585/30/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2014 137,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 137,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 129,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 124,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 116,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,009 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,261 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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911 BJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 911 BJ, 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 911 BJ registered?

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

Is 911 BJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 BJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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