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GIG 993

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,932 miles

slight cracking evident nearside and offside steering rack gaiters

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,081 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters slight cracking evident

possible slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,992 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters slight cracking evident

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres are starting to deteriourate

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres are starting to deteriourate

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,983 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking between treads

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking evident

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,205 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,056 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 61,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GIG 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GIG 993, 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 GIG 993 registered?

GIG 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is GIG 993 safe to buy?

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