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C111 SEL

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,736 mi
Last recorded77,736 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC111 SEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,736 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 77,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,119 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,985 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs - suggest attention

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,660 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2009 58,660 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,443 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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C111 SEL is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C111 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C111 SEL registered?

C111 SEL is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is C111 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C111 SEL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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