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N399 PYP

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 PYP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 37,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 32,521 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 31,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 27,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 21,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,019 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 13,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)

ALL TYRES ON LIMIT

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 7,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

offside rear drive shaft boot cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside rear drive shaft boot cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Non "N" rated tyres fitted to front wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,343 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 32,280 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,849 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,782 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 22,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 PYP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

N399 PYP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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