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C4 WBL

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,498 mi
Last recorded71,498 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 WBL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 71,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,545 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,545 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,452 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,684 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,813 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear spoiler loose

undershields fitted-restricting examination of underside

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,273 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

REAR SPOILER LOOSE

Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,432 miles

front tyres wearing inside 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 WBL is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

C4 WBL is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is C4 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 WBL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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