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F17 CMC

1996 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 CMC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 108,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 103,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 96,626 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INER EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2017 96,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT TYRES WORN INER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,962 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,252 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,171 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,272 miles

PARKING BRAKE grips on last movement of lever !

Fail 15 Sep 2006 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2006 50,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2005 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both steering track rod rubber joints worn

Fail 19 Sep 2005 44,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rubber track rod joints worn

nearside rear fog lamp in-op

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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F17 CMC is a 1996 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F17 CMC, 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 F17 CMC registered?

F17 CMC is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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