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N398 YUX

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

178,518 mi
Last recorded178,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 YUX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 178,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 174,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 170,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 166,353 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 162,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement gland bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber nuts plate broken

Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 154,945 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 146,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 136,885 miles

offside front side lamp damaged has been taped over

Fail 22 Dec 2014 132,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2014 132,230 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2014 127,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,347 miles

Near side front disc inner edge rusty

Near side rear disc inner edge rusty

Off side front disc inner edge rusty

Off side rear disc inner edge rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,164 miles

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

inner surfaces of brake discs suface corrosion

offside head lamp stone chip not in pattern area

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2010 99,452 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 75,240 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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N398 YUX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N398 YUX, 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 N398 YUX registered?

N398 YUX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N398 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 YUX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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