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J31 ARD

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ARD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 93,684 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,867 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,586 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 78,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,805 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 63,508 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J31 ARD is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J31 ARD, 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

How do I check the history of J31 ARD?

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What year was J31 ARD registered?

J31 ARD is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is J31 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 ARD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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