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E3 HRS

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 HRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 159,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,030 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake disc inner faces

no standard sealt belts fitted.harnesses only. no locking pins fitted to belt clips

offside front oil cooler leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake disc inner faces

no standard sealt belts fitted.harnesses only. no locking pins fitted to belt clips

offside front oil cooler leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 148,851 miles

disc shield offside has corroded through

has harnesses fitted inplace of regular seat belts

Fail 25 Jul 2013 148,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

disc shield offside has corroded through

discs ma little rusty where car has stood unused

has harnesses fitted inplace of regular seat belts

light switch difficult to operate

red light on for spoiler/ tailgate fault but both closed correctly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,155 miles

Oil leak

condensation in headlamps o/s most

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2010 140,981 miles

elements of high level stop lamp n/w

front top suspension mounts splitting

front tyres wearing on insides

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,022 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 135,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 131,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 131,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 119,874 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

n/s/f top suspension mount splitting

o/s/f top suspension mount splitting

rear wiper split & not working

segments of high level stop lamp not working

slight scratching/seperating to windscreen n/s

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 HRS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E3 HRS, 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 E3 HRS registered?

E3 HRS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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