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L6 GSW

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 GSW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,149 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,050 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,220 miles

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,220 miles

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

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)

Front anti-roll bar heavily corroded

Nearside Front Track rod heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension bottom arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,000 miles

3 d plates fitted

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,000 miles

3 d plates fitted

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,841 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,682 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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L6 GSW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L6 GSW, 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 L6 GSW registered?

L6 GSW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L6 GSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 GSW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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