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DIG 996

2004 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,163 mi
Last recorded50,163 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,301 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,516 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,673 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 30,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,204 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake inner surfaces badly pitted

exhaust system fixings badly corroded

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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DIG 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 DIG 996, 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 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DIG 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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