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F8 RSG

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 RSG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,484 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,484 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high fast idle hangs at 2500rpm for minutes (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 86,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,452 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 85,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,750 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,606 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)

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm front bushes split and debonding

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,840 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2014 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,473 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 30 Oct 2006 69,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,944 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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F8 RSG is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F8 RSG, 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 F8 RSG registered?

F8 RSG is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is F8 RSG safe to buy?

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