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P790 XGJ

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera41,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 XGJ
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 91,958 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P790 XGJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P790 XGJ, 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 P790 XGJ registered?

P790 XGJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P790 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 XGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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