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B11 DLB

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,166 mi
Last recorded50,166 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DLB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,488 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,187 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,562 miles

both front shock absorber bump stops badly perished.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,734 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,273 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 34,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B11 DLB is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B11 DLB, 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 B11 DLB registered?

B11 DLB is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is B11 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 DLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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