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SIG 996

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,298 mi
Last recorded165,298 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 165,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 162,875 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 162,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 161,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 154,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 150,495 miles

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 148,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,655 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,414 miles

diffrerent types of flexi brake hose fitted offside to nearside front

Pass 19 Apr 2012 111,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 111,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 78,266 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,679 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SIG 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SIG 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 SIG 996 registered?

SIG 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SIG 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 996 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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