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M888 WHY

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 WHY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,796 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,468 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,683 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsf and osf steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf and osf steering rack arms have slight play

oil leaking at rear of car close to exhaust system

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,478 miles

play both rack arms

Fail 28 Jul 2006 79,032 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,032 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Jul 2005 70,747 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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M888 WHY is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M888 WHY, 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.

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What year was M888 WHY registered?

M888 WHY is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is M888 WHY safe to buy?

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