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MIB 52

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 52
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 85,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner side wall splitting... (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm, and splitting on inner sidewall...

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,935 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 17 Jul 2020 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2011 82,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge...

offside front tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge...

Fail 7 Jul 2009 80,829 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil below minimum, topped up 6 litres 5/40...

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge...

offside front tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge...

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,660 miles

slight corrosion on the inside edge of the rear brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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MIB 52 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MIB 52, 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 MIB 52 registered?

MIB 52 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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