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P996 JDL

2003 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,109 mi
Last recorded66,109 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 JDL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 66,109 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,549 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 64,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,043 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 61,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,629 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,860 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 46,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 42,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 42,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 38,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front discs have heat cracks.rear discs have rust on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,586 miles

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

front discs have heat cracks.rear discs have rust on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 30,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,439 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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P996 JDL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 P996 JDL, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P996 JDL registered?

P996 JDL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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