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BUG 911

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,590 mi
Last recorded113,590 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,590 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 265/35/18 y Continental contact 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 265/35/18 y Continental sport contact 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 108,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,767 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 108,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,699 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,699 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint y arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trail arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 95,780 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 95,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 75,776 miles

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)

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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BUG 911 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BUG 911, 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 BUG 911 registered?

BUG 911 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is BUG 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUG 911 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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