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N332 PVL

1996 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 PVL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 67,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 66,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 64,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 64,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 61,326 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both sides Headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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N332 PVL is a 1996 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N332 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N332 PVL registered?

N332 PVL is a 1996 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N332 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N332 PVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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