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JSV 993

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 100,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 100,223 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 99,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel on back seats moved so inspection could be carried out

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,253 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear brake hose ferrule heavily corroded - recommend replacement

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil cooler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,043 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak on engine

oil pipes heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak on engine

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes excessively corroded by offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,031 miles

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

Oil leak slight engine oil leak

front number plate damaged but sill readable

n/s/f tyre starting to crack outer side wall

Pass 29 May 2015 95,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2014 94,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 92,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 90,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 88,779 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,980 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)

Slight play at n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Jul 2009 86,980 miles

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

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)

Slight play at n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 May 2008 82,413 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 81,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,913 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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JSV 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JSV 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 JSV 993 registered?

JSV 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is JSV 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 993 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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