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P958 OWR

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera41,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 OWR
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 111,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 30 Sep 2014 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 91,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 88,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 88,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,594 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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P958 OWR is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 41,602 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P958 OWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P958 OWR registered?

P958 OWR is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P958 OWR safe to buy?

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