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M2 TFR

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,694 mi
Last recorded66,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TFR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 66,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,946 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,868 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 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)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,389 miles

Front no plate discolouring

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,709 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cracks in tyre tread

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,823 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,186 miles

O/S/F headlamp small hole in lens

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bump stops split

N/s/r toe control arm has slight play at ball joint union

O/s/f headlamp holed but does not affect beam pattern

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,899 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 29 Oct 2008 47,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,875 miles

The auxillery brake light has some non functioning bulbs

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,594 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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M2 TFR 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 87%.

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 M2 TFR, 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 M2 TFR registered?

M2 TFR is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is M2 TFR safe to buy?

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