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BPB 126K

1996 Porsche 911 Targa

Red Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 126K
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 98,183 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 94,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,457 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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BPB 126K is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa in Red with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPB 126K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BPB 126K registered?

BPB 126K is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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