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N390 MEW

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 MEW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,987 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,987 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,634 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,171 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,060 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,215 miles

osr cv gaiter split

rear discs-inner face rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,074 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

osr cv gaiter split

rear discs-inner face rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,996 miles

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)

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

all brakes discs - inner faces have surface rust

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,096 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,855 miles

Earlier advisory still applies

Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,853 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,085 miles

Rear brakes may rust up again as pads/discs have not been replaced

Fail 4 Aug 2006 60,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N390 MEW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N390 MEW, 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 N390 MEW registered?

N390 MEW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N390 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 MEW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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