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E1 UFO

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,910 mi
Last recorded28,910 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 UFO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 28,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,292 miles

undertrays

Fail 7 Apr 2021 28,265 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,130 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,181 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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E1 UFO is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E1 UFO, 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 E1 UFO registered?

E1 UFO is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is E1 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 UFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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