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PHZ 996

2002 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,511 mi
Last recorded63,511 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,408 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,940 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 41,928 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,786 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,135 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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PHZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PHZ 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 PHZ 996 registered?

PHZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is PHZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 996 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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