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LGZ 996

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,714 mi
Last recorded89,714 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 89,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 85,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,592 miles

Both top mounts deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,706 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,660 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,462 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)

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

both front & offside rear tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,940 miles

Both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner edges

Front tyres are void of tread on the inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner edges

Front tyres are void of tread on the inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,757 miles

All brake disc surfaces rusty/corroded

Offside rear tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge

Wiper bldes judder on screen

Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake disc surfaces rusty/corroded

Offside rear tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge

Wiper bldes judder on screen

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,844 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,844 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Front 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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LGZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 LGZ 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 22 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 LGZ 996 registered?

LGZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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