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C2 PDT

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 PDT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 83,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,247 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,909 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,909 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 68,955 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,455 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 61,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 PDT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PDT, 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 PDT registered?

C2 PDT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is C2 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 PDT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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