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IBZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,587 mi
Last recorded85,587 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,587 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 85,587 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty on both front to back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from rear crank seal area ()

some scoring of front brake discs and pitting of rear discs on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,369 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Oil leak from rear crank seal area ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,379 miles

some scoring of front brake discs and pitting of rear discs on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,379 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 13,857 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,062 miles

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)

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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IBZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 IBZ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IBZ 996 registered?

IBZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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