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N217 AJM

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

3,039 mi
Last recorded3,039 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 AJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 3,039 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))

Pass 14 May 2025 2,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 1,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 1,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 1,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 1,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer case splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 477 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,816 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,830 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall - no visible cords.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,298 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outter driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,726 miles

offside rear outter driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,862 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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N217 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N217 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.

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What year was N217 AJM registered?

N217 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N217 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 AJM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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