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FFB 42

1996 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

5,369 mi
Last recorded5,369 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFB 42
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 5,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 84 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 152,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 151,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 148,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 148,117 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 148,117 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 147,075 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure in mounting & chafing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front gaiters detached from top of shock - both

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 146,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 145,518 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 142,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 137,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,917 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 112,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 111,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 108,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 102,364 miles

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

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

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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FFB 42 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FFB 42, 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 FFB 42 registered?

FFB 42 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is FFB 42 safe to buy?

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