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C4 SOO

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SOO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,773 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,462 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 77,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,262 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,832 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 74,830 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,620 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 SOO is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C4 SOO, 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 C4 SOO registered?

C4 SOO is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is C4 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 SOO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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