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C4 CLY

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 CLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 88,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 87,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 82,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 82,017 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,426 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 80,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 80,157 miles

horn operation poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

horn operation poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 79,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2010 79,363 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,688 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,748 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,459 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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C4 CLY 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 80%.

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 C4 CLY, 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 C4 CLY registered?

C4 CLY is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is C4 CLY safe to buy?

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