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F6 SWR

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,021 mi
Last recorded85,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 SWR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,021 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 85,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,750 miles

play in both front inner rack joints

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,052 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,406 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,592 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,539 miles

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 6 Jul 2007 60,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,217 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,217 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,619 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front & rear tyres cut in tyre wall but †not deep enough to reach cord

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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F6 SWR is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F6 SWR, 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 F6 SWR registered?

F6 SWR is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is F6 SWR safe to buy?

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