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N218 AJM

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,267 mi
Last recorded110,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 AJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 110,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 103,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumpstop split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 76,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,131 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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N218 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N218 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 N218 AJM registered?

N218 AJM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N218 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 AJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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