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MBZ 993

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 69,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,121 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 68,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 67,641 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,088 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front shock absorber shaft slight play

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,175 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,597 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,767 miles

o/s/r cv boot loosing grease

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to carry out full check due to full undertrays .

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to carry out full check due to full undertrays .

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,003 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,424 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,365 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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MBZ 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MBZ 993, 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 MBZ 993 registered?

MBZ 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is MBZ 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 993 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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