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N16 NMT

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 NMT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,364 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 11 Apr 2019 84,216 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,984 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,675 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 68,675 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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N16 NMT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N16 NMT, 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 N16 NMT registered?

N16 NMT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N16 NMT safe to buy?

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