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N221 DVV

1996 Porsche 911

Maroon Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 DVV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension component bump stop deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,700 miles

Nearside wiper split but clears screen

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,402 miles

Front Both front bump stops split perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,402 miles

Front Both front bump stops split perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2014 67,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 65,988 miles

front tyres wearing edges badly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,905 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,104 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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N221 DVV is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Maroon with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N221 DVV, 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 N221 DVV registered?

N221 DVV is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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