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C4 SRS

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 77,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,033 miles

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

Front discs inner surface corroding and starting to pit

Front legs bump stops deteriorating

Offside Front top mount bush splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,033 miles

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

Front discs inner surface corroding and starting to pit

Front legs bump stops deteriorating

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front top mount bush splitting

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,621 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,570 miles

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

all tyres 9 years old

both front shocker top bushes deteriorating

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f radiator deteriorating

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering pipes corroding

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 72,467 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 SRS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SRS, 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 SRS registered?

C4 SRS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is C4 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 SRS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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