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8 CNJ

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CNJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,673 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 87,673 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 87,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,152 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 87,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

265 35 ZR 18

Pass 14 May 2014 85,697 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,681 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise from offside rear driveshaft.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 14 May 2013 84,563 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,748 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,961 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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8 CNJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 CNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 CNJ registered?

8 CNJ is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is 8 CNJ safe to buy?

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