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911 GBS

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,269 miles

handbrake req attention just meets required effort

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,640 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside tread

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,822 miles

Offside exhaust box cracked blowing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.44 (7.3.D.3)

Offside exhaust box cracked blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,014 miles

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

handbrake tight in operation

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 73,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,576 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 GBS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 911 GBS, 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 GBS registered?

911 GBS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is 911 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 GBS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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