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LHZ 996

2004 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested *UNSAFE TO TEST - NEED TO USE DECELEROMETER AND VEHICLE HAS BALD TYRES* (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *2x LEAKS* (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *TYRE WORN TO 0.3mm (305/30/19 87Y) & HAS CORDS EXPOSED* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *TYRE WORN TO 1.2mm (305/30/19 87Y)* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

*REVERSE LAMP INOPERATIVE*

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working *3rd BRAKE LIGHT HAS 2 of 7 LAMPS INOPERATIVE* (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (235/35/19 87Y)* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (235/35/19 87Y)* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 72,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamps, weak and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,937 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,417 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,103 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 15 Jan 2016 36,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,379 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,894 miles

offside rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 20 Feb 2010 3,747 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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LHZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LHZ 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.

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What year was LHZ 996 registered?

LHZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is LHZ 996 safe to buy?

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