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N168 JLT

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,046 mi
Last recorded52,046 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 JLT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking - not repairable ()

Pass 26 May 2022 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 46,922 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 46,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 45,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,116 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,030 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 29,660 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N168 JLT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N168 JLT, 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 N168 JLT registered?

N168 JLT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N168 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 JLT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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