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C2 GCX

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GCX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,976 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,396 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,151 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,855 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 73,840 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 48,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet shock absorbers weak

engine oil to minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,977 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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C2 GCX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C2 GCX, 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 C2 GCX registered?

C2 GCX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is C2 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 GCX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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