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993 AS

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,492 mi
Last recorded22,492 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration993 AS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 22,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,307 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 21,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both black and silver (0.1 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 20,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 19,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 18,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,974 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,942 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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993 AS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 993 AS, 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 993 AS registered?

993 AS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 993 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 993 AS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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