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911 STR

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

41,812 mi
Last recorded41,812 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera41,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 STR
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 41,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 41,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,421 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,415 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,680 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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911 STR is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 911 STR, 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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How do I check the history of 911 STR?

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What year was 911 STR registered?

911 STR is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is 911 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 STR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 911 STR have outstanding finance?

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