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N178 JLB

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,813 mi
Last recorded29,813 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 JLB
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,734 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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N178 JLB is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N178 JLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N178 JLB registered?

N178 JLB is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N178 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 JLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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