CarVerify

Free Car Check

EIG 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,508 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 42,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,480 miles

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

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EIG 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 EIG 996, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIG 996?

You can check the full history of EIG 996 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EIG 996 registered?

EIG 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is EIG 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 996 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIG 996 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EIG 996. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.