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EYJ 1E

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,030 mi
Last recorded151,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYJ 1E
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 151,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 150,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 150,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 149,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 147,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 143,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 140,891 miles

Offside Front Upper windscreen has crack, not in drivers view of road

exhaust emissions only just met minimum requirements

Pass 12 May 2017 132,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front foglamp unit is damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front foglamp unit is damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 120,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 120,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,942 miles

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose shows signs of rubbing against roll bar link, not seen on lock to lock test

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake flexi hose shows signs of rubbing against roll bar link, not seen on lock to lock test

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 115,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 113,382 miles

both front indicator repeaters starting to flash white

nearside rear brake disc inner face has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,561 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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EYJ 1E is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 EYJ 1E, 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 EYJ 1E registered?

EYJ 1E is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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