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B8 DWP

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,844 mi
Last recorded118,844 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DWP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2024 115,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,907 miles

slight wear front tyres inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2023 114,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 114,501 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,490 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,462 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 1.6mm and rears worn and out of shape on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,662 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,3mm in centre

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,166 miles

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

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

nearside rear silencer strap corroded /broken system still adequately supported

wear on inner egde of both rear tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2011 107,166 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear silencer strap corroded /broken system still adequately supported

wear on inner egde of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,728 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,286 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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B8 DWP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B8 DWP, 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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What year was B8 DWP registered?

B8 DWP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is B8 DWP safe to buy?

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