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DNH 297

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNH 297
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 96,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2025 96,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2024 95,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 95,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 94,353 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 93,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tyres perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2019 93,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,684 miles

heavy surface rust to components under car(standing)

horn fault

Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy surface rust to components under car(standing)

horn fault

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

disc's been sanded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,574 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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DNH 297 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DNH 297, 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 DNH 297 registered?

DNH 297 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is DNH 297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNH 297 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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