CarVerify

Free Car Check

J8 FRX

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,689 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 79,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 79,622 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,631 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,859 miles

both front brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,336 miles

front brake back plates badly corroded

off side head light lens chipped

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake back plates badly corroded

off side head light lens chipped

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,665 miles

front brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,213 miles

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

front brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,213 miles

front brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

both front brake disc back plates badly corroded

slight surface corrossion near side rear brake disc

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake disc back plates badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake disc back plates badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,418 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 Front 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 18 Dec 2007 64,808 miles

LIGHT MISC CORROSION STARTING INC BRAKE COMPONENTS O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION STEERING RACK PLAY HEADLIGHT AIM-O/S HIGH/RIGHT LIMIT-N/S LOW LIMIT

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,686 miles

OBSTRUCTION FELT WHEN DRIVING? OIL LEVEL MIN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION MINOR GENERAL CORROSION BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 8 Dec 2006 61,671 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight verticle play detected at n/s front wheel unable to locate

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,516 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J8 FRX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J8 FRX, 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 J8 FRX?

You can check the full history of J8 FRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J8 FRX registered?

J8 FRX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is J8 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 FRX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J8 FRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J8 FRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.