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BN 196

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,048 mi
Last recorded36,048 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN 196
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer casings of front shocks are corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front plus o/side front shocks outer casings are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,162 miles

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

Front coffin arm bushes deteriorating

Front suspension legs corroding

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

Nearside Front top mount splitting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

power steering ferrule split

Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front coffin arm bushes deteriorating

Front suspension legs corroding

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

Nearside Front top mount splitting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

power steering ferrule split

Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes between hoes and calliper are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocks outers are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers are corroded at the bottom of the leg

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,237 miles

Front both shockers have corrosion to the bottom section

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

handbrake lever has high travel need's looking at could need adjustment

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,402 miles

Front suspension legs corroding

Nearside Front brake pipe to caliper corroding

exhaust nuts and bolts and clamps corroded

fuel cap rubber splitting

oil leak on o/s cam cover and n/s chain tensioner washer

power steering ferrule split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Front discs lipped and badly corroded on inside

Rear discs badly corroded on the inside

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal requirment

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2009 19,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,489 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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BN 196 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN 196, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN 196 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BN 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN 196 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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