1996 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · P946 DOV
1996 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 104,046 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P946 DOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 104,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P946 DOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Porsche 911 (P946 DOV) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
P946 DOV Mileage History
- 17/06/2022103,818 mi
- 07/07/2026104,106 mi+288 mi
- 23/07/2026104,046 mi-60 mi
Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (993)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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