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FAN 471C

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAN 471C
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 132,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 132,654 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,936 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 149,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 127,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and outer. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,594 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and outer. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,483 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,932 miles

front tyre treads 4mm

Fail 12 Nov 2010 109,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyre treads 4mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,691 miles

offside rear tyre tread 4.5mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside outer door handle stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,347 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear brake pads 80% worn!

offside front tyre tread 4mm

rear brake discs corroded!

Fail 16 Nov 2007 97,346 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear brake pads 80% worn!

offside front tyre tread 4mm

rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FAN 471C is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FAN 471C, 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 FAN 471C registered?

FAN 471C is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is FAN 471C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAN 471C shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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