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C4 GPE

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,950 mi
Last recorded119,950 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 119,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 119,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 117,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 109,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,786 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 102,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,259 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 99,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 99,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 97,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,756 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2006 87,756 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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 GPE 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 C4 GPE, 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

How do I check the history of C4 GPE?

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What year was C4 GPE registered?

C4 GPE is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is C4 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 GPE 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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