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N3 MJN

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MJN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,621 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,307 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 125,306 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,287 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 121,287 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,458 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,619 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and offside front ()

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,796 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,248 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,483 miles

play in steering rack o/s with wheels on floor

Fail 5 Jan 2006 70,478 miles

Inner Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

play in o/s steering rack area wheels on floor

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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N3 MJN is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N3 MJN, 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 N3 MJN registered?

N3 MJN is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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