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F12 DLA

1996 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,248 mi
Last recorded52,248 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 DLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 52,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 51,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,335 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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F12 DLA is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F12 DLA, 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 F12 DLA registered?

F12 DLA is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is F12 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 DLA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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