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BHJ 201F

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 201F
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at rear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Above wishbone where chassis joins floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouling on track rod when turning (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Side light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas

Pass 19 May 2016 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f light lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 43,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f light lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 42,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 41,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 41,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 41,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 40,792 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 40,792 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,141 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to make a full asessment of underbody due to underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to make a full asessment of underbody due to underseal

Pass 15 May 2009 38,912 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,705 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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BHJ 201F is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BHJ 201F, 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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BHJ 201F is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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