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E5 BDY

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,357 mi
Last recorded94,357 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BDY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,102 miles

Offside Front bump stop damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 78,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,135 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,804 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,782 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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E5 BDY is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E5 BDY, 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 E5 BDY registered?

E5 BDY is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is E5 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 BDY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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