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E3 CHU

1996 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,274 mi
Last recorded45,274 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CHU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre trad on inner edge low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked around fixing screw (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked around fixing screw (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 43,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,145 miles

front pads wearing thin,advise

waning lamp on dash,advise attention,

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 41,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 39,975 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,071 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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E3 CHU is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E3 CHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 CHU registered?

E3 CHU is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is E3 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 CHU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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