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N242 MBX

1995 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,205 mi
Last recorded82,205 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Porsche 91177,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 MBX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 82,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 82,205 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,110 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake back plates corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,107 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake back plates corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,878 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,871 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front back plates corroded/holed

offside parking brake recording little effort.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

qffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,359 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle being laid -up over winter

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

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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N242 MBX is a 1995 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 77,309 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 N242 MBX, 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 31 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N242 MBX is a 1995 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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