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BIG 4996

1999 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,116 mi
Last recorded111,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing noisey

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,674 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,614 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/not cleaning (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

front boot covers and under rays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con pipe leaking offside rear

Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con pipe leaking offside rear

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,995 miles

1. HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT. HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT. SERVICE AND REPAIR RECOMMENDED.

2. NS REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT 1.6MM. COULD BE DANGEROUS IN WET CONDITIONS> RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

3. OS FRONT TYRE HAS LIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD.

4. OSF SHOCK ABSORBER CASING VERY RUSTY AT BOTTOM. SHOULD BE TREATED.

5. OS HEADLIGHT WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 91,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,234 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,864 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corrode and worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,699 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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BIG 4996 is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 75,220 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 BIG 4996, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BIG 4996 is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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