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NBZ 996

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,581 mi
Last recorded81,581 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 81,574 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs slightly rusty

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,155 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,471 miles

both exhaust tail boxes corroded on the seams

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both exhaust tail boxes corroded on the seams

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s ans o/s no plate lights dim

n/s exhaust muffler seam splitting

o/s exhaust muffler seam splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,981 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,910 miles

Fuel tank cap beginning to perish.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,910 miles

Fuel tank cap beginning to perish.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,800 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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NBZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 NBZ 996, 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 24 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 NBZ 996 registered?

NBZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is NBZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 996 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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