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DJP 285

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJP 285
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 34,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 34,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,889 miles

headlight washers not working

n/s/f suspension bump stop torn/split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,512 miles

N/S/F shock bump stop breaking up

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,837 miles

All rear bumper side mounting arms corroded and broken

N/S/F shock bump stop breaking up

O/S electric mirror not working

O/S/F top shock mount starting to split

Fail 22 May 2012 29,837 miles

All rear bumper side mounting arms corroded and broken

N/S/F shock bump stop breaking up

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S electric mirror not working

O/S/F top shock mount starting to split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,343 miles

All discs have small lip and inner corrosion

N/S/F fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

All discs have small lip and inner corrosion

Both front tyres are cracking/ageing

N/S/F fog lamp inop

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,425 miles

Nearside 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 23 Jun 2008 17,230 miles

Water in nearside front side light lamp

Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,313 miles

light serface corrotion on front & rear brake discs

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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DJP 285 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DJP 285, 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 DJP 285 registered?

DJP 285 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is DJP 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJP 285 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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