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N142 MBX

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 MBX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,516 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 106,503 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 24 May 2023 106,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,214 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 100,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 100,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,434 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 96,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f side light loose

n/s/f top strut mount has slight lift

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear discs pitting on inside face

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 93,969 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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N142 MBX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N142 MBX, 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.

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N142 MBX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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