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N3 TBO

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TBO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,283 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 12 Aug 2019 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,076 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 77,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2007 74,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,230 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,221 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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N3 TBO is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N3 TBO, 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 N3 TBO registered?

N3 TBO is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N3 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 TBO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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