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996 REN

2003 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,034 mi
Last recorded30,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration996 REN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 30,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,374 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 29,365 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,043 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,403 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 27,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays, engine and component covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,448 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of a tyre contacting wheel arch liner

Offside Front Evidence of a tyre contacting wheel arch liner

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2017 24,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have surface heat cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have surface heat cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,782 miles

front & rear discs slightly worn.

front under body trim loose & damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 15,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread is cracking

offside front tyre tread is cracking

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts on tread

Fail 26 May 2011 14,542 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre tread is cracking

offside front tyre tread is cracking

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts on tread

Pass 24 May 2010 11,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,583 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 9,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

LHR Brake Disc is fitted with wrong direction of rotation

Rear brakes have high imbalance - 43%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 9,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

LHR Brake Disc is fitted with wrong direction of rotation

Rear brakes have high imbalance - 43%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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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996 REN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 996 REN, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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996 REN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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