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N12 OTA

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 OTA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,213 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,804 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,367 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,367 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,418 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear inner brake face corroded

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

Offside rear inner brake face corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear inner brake face corroded

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

Offside rear inner brake face corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,438 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,437 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,744 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,225 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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N12 OTA is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N12 OTA, 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 N12 OTA registered?

N12 OTA is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N12 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 OTA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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