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N161 YJB

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 YJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,605 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,151 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 74,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir not visible

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing to carry out full inspection underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,207 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,809 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on suspension and components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,198 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play to offside front inner track control arm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,729 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,729 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit advise replacment

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,962 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 255 40 17 ZR

front and rear discs corroded

tested when wet

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,670 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,805 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,803 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,073 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,244 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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N161 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N161 YJB, 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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What year was N161 YJB registered?

N161 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N161 YJB safe to buy?

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