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MSL 911

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,970 mi
Last recorded67,970 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,571 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip to centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 67,571 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip to centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,896 miles

Central All underside of the vehicle is covered by plastic trims.

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Failed on emmisions.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,303 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIMS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 64,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,302 miles

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

advise o/s handbrake

Pass 13 May 2014 57,769 miles

note-205/50/17s front 255/40/17s rear

Pass 15 May 2013 55,580 miles

note-205/50/17`s front 255/40/17`s rear

Pass 23 May 2012 52,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,612 miles

creaking from o/s/f shocker

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,572 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2009 45,561 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,618 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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MSL 911 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 91.3%.

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 MSL 911, 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 MSL 911 registered?

MSL 911 is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is MSL 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 911 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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