2016 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · 95 EA

The 3800cc petrol engine in the 2016 911 Carrera S returns a combined fuel economy of around 28-32 mpg in real-world use, depending on driving style, with insurance falling into group 50 for most Carrera S models. Road tax sits in the higher band for vehicles registered after April 2017 — however, this November 2016 registration means it falls under the pre-2017 system, costing £325 per year in the standard rate. Insurance for a 911 of this specification can range from £1,200 to £2,500 annually depending on the driver's profile and location. Major services on a 911 typically cost between £500 and £1,200, with the more comprehensive four-year and six-year services reaching £1,500-£2,500. Annual maintenance including tyres, brakes, and routine servicing is likely to fall in the £1,500-£2,500 range for a lightly-driven example. The estimated annual running cost is approximately £3,000-£4,500 including fuel, tax, insurance, and maintenance.

The MOT history for this vehicle shows no recorded defects, which means there are no specific failure patterns from the data to flag. However, for a 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S with the 3.8-litre flat-six, common inspection points include checking for oil leaks from the sump, rear main seal, and camshaft covers; inspecting the coolant pipes and expansion tank for signs of leakage, which is a known issue on this generation; examining the suspension drop links and anti-roll bar bushes for wear; and checking the brake discs and pads, particularly the rear set which can corrode from low mileage use. The 991-generation 911s have also seen reports of water ingress into the front trunk area and issues with the air-conditioning condensers. Given the low recent annual mileage, pay particular attention to tyres for age-related cracking and brake discs for corrosion, both of which can occur on sparingly-driven performance cars. A bore scope inspection to check for cylinder wall scoring is advisable on any high-performance flat-six Porsche.