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MIW 993

1996 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,012 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,084 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,492 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,434 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 70,859 miles

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

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

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

Front tiptronic oil pipes corroding.

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 22 Mar 2011 70,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,354 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,699 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,563 miles

number plate spacing is not legal... please monitor front tyre wear on inner edge..

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,522 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,719 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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MIW 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MIW 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 MIW 993 registered?

MIW 993 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is MIW 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 993 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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