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C5 RED

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RED
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 88,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,612 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,478 miles

handbrake effort just on the limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,105 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 65,105 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,963 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,251 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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C5 RED is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C5 RED, 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 C5 RED?

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What year was C5 RED registered?

C5 RED is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is C5 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 RED shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 RED have outstanding finance?

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