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GEC 721

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

39,324 mi
Last recorded39,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 721
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 38,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,757 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,013 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 33,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 33,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,175 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 26,656 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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GEC 721 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 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEC 721, 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 GEC 721 registered?

GEC 721 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is GEC 721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEC 721 shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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