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93 AY

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration93 AY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 50,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 46,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front bump stops are worn

both front top mount starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,905 miles

Front Upper both front top suspension mountings seperating

Front inner brake disc surfaces badly corroded

Front steering rack tie rod rubber joints worn

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,831 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front shock absorber leaking oil

steering rack joints rubber inserts starting to wear

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,391 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front discs pitted

rear piscs pitted

Pass 7 May 2011 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs inner surfaces badly pitted

both rear brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

exhaust system fixings corroded and heat shields loose

high level brake light has bulbs dull

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,078 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front discs are excessively pitted on the inside of the disc

rear discs are excessively pitted on the inside of the disc

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,858 miles

brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,693 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 34,257 miles

both steering track rods / rubber joints worn

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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93 AY is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 93 AY, 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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93 AY is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is 93 AY safe to buy?

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