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D20 TLW

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 124,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,535 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,830 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 119,830 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,738 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,434 miles

offside rear and both front brake discs are slightly coroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring the view of some steering and braking components

Pass 23 May 2013 106,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 103,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 100,345 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 96,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 96,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 91,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 90,700 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 88,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D20 TLW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 D20 TLW, 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.

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What year was D20 TLW registered?

D20 TLW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is D20 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 TLW shows 25 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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