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N212 AJM

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,945 mi
Last recorded100,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 AJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,671 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,086 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 99,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,866 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,174 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 95,765 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 95,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 95,314 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,527 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,583 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre (not repairable and is leaking)

rear fog lamp only works with front fogs on

tracking may be required

Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,583 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

nail in n/s/f tyre (not repairable and is leaking)

rear fog lamp only works with front fogs on

tracking may be required

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,674 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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N212 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N212 AJM, 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 N212 AJM registered?

N212 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N212 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 AJM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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