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RXZ 996

2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Blue Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT12,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXZ 996
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 84,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 84,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp refectors starting to fade

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 71,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 70,858 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2018 70,858 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,567 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak ENGINE

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 69,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ENGINE

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 67,856 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,780 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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RXZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 12,694 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RXZ 996, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RXZ 996 is a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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