CarVerify

Free Car Check

M278 UDP

1995 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,553 mi
Last recorded8,553 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Porsche 91177,309 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

RegistrationM278 UDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1995
ColourSilver
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

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 8,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 7,756 miles

Offside Rear Outer small cut in CV gaiter but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Aug 2023 6,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 4,858 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,304 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping from engine in crankcase area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 115,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 113,832 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 112,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 111,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 110,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 107,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 106,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 105,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 100,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,328 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 98,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,154 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,147 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,522 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

M278 UDP is a 1995 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 77,309 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 M278 UDP, 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 31 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 M278 UDP?

You can check the full history of M278 UDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M278 UDP registered?

M278 UDP is a 1995 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M278 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 UDP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M278 UDP 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 M278 UDP. 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.