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N399 NCW

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 NCW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,523 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n.s.f & o.s.f shocker stop bush split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,449 miles

n/s/f suspension stop split

o/s/f supension stop split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,079 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 94,079 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 93,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 93,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 92,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,196 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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N399 NCW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N399 NCW, 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 N399 NCW registered?

N399 NCW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N399 NCW safe to buy?

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