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N214 NWU

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 NWU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,027 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,419 miles

ABS wire insecure on the offside rear.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,803 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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N214 NWU is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N214 NWU, 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 N214 NWU registered?

N214 NWU is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N214 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 NWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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