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N278 FCC

1995 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Porsche 91177,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 FCC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 109,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,952 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in treads

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres starting to crack in treads

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,805 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,048 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,759 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,516 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 84,769 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,034 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

handbrake efficiency 16% just on mot limit

nearside headlight on upper limit

Fail 3 Aug 2006 79,005 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

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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N278 FCC is a 1995 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N278 FCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N278 FCC registered?

N278 FCC is a 1995 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N278 FCC safe to buy?

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