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N170 USH

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 USH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,655 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,758 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RHF steering arm has play in

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,742 miles

RHF steering arm has play in

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,885 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Both rear seat belts covered in mould. Both rear seat back rear securing bolts slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pertol flap insecure

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,885 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Both rear seat belts covered in mould. Both rear seat back rear securing bolts slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pertol flap insecure

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,972 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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N170 USH is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N170 USH, 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 N170 USH registered?

N170 USH is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N170 USH safe to buy?

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