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911 ET

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 ET
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 58,406 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 58,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 58,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,208 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 58,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,262 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 54,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,070 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,494 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,527 miles

both front & n/s/r brake discs corroded at inner faces.

front disc pads worn low.

n/s/f brake back plate heavily corroded at lower end.

power steering rack worn (lift between rack & body) at both ends,particularly o/s.Acceptable at time of test.

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 ET is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 911 ET registered?

911 ET is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is 911 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 ET shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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