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MIB 901

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 901
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 110,252 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive suspect cam chain covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 109,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,690 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,479 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,880 miles

Nearside Front may have connection or bulb issue for position lamp, working time of test

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from top of box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 99,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,100 miles

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

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

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

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

approx 3000 miles left on front brakes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,017 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

major fluid leak from area of power steering rack.

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 901 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MIB 901, 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 MIB 901 registered?

MIB 901 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is MIB 901 safe to buy?

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