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N17 JMB

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,076 mi
Last recorded44,076 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JMB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 42,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 42,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,601 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 41,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,555 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,503 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,371 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,801 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,825 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 38,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s headlamp height adjustment not working

slight blow fron o/s silencer box

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,491 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s headlamp height adjustment not working

slight blow fron o/s silencer box

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,717 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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N17 JMB is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N17 JMB, 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 N17 JMB registered?

N17 JMB is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N17 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 JMB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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