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N393 YSA

1996 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 YSA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,770 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,856 miles

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

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)

tracking check/adjust

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,100 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,727 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 44,349 miles

nearside front coil spring loose in mountings when vehicle jacked up

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge badly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2005 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front coil spring loose in mountings when vehicle jacked up

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge badly worn

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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N393 YSA is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 N393 YSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N393 YSA registered?

N393 YSA is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N393 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 YSA shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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