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N397 DRJ

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,073 mi
Last recorded31,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 DRJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 31,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 30,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,516 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,303 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,124 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,928 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty to excess inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,918 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,889 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,809 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,092 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

antiroll bar link boot missing n/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,315 miles

anti rollbar link joint boot split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,116 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,315 miles

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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N397 DRJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N397 DRJ, 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 N397 DRJ registered?

N397 DRJ is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N397 DRJ safe to buy?

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