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GCZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 62,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,997 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 59,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,889 miles

front struts

n/s front /back brake pipe

Fail 19 Dec 2022 52,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front struts

n/s front /back brake pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,769 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s exhaust leaking

o/s/r tyre close to the limit

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,392 miles

n/s/r tyre cttl

o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,154 miles

n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,698 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,286 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 49,286 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,039 miles

o/s indicator operation

o/s/f tyre inside edge

rear number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,763 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread and ageing

Both rear tailbox's of exhaust split and corroded on seams

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both front tyres cracking in tread and ageing

Both rear tailbox's of exhaust split and corroded on seams

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,139 miles

rear silenser boxs seams spliting ,not blowing

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f shock absorber bump stop slight split

o/s/f power steering pipe outer coupling split not leaking

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust silensers,outer seams split not blowing

rear exhust bolts corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,897 miles

n/s/f shock absorber bump stop slight split

o/s/f power steering pipe outer coupling split not leaking

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust silensers,outer seams split not blowing

rear exhust bolts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,913 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 27,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,943 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 16,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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GCZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 GCZ 996, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GCZ 996 registered?

GCZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is GCZ 996 safe to buy?

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