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N180 YJB

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 YJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 122,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,614 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 104,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 102,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs have rust encroachment to the rear face

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,723 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs have rust encroachment to the rear face

Pass 6 Oct 2007 94,808 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 94,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,365 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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N180 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N180 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.

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What year was N180 YJB registered?

N180 YJB is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N180 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N180 YJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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