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N178 YJB

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 YJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,904 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,825 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,366 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,475 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,537 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,394 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,492 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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N178 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N178 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N178 YJB registered?

N178 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N178 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 YJB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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