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N408 TLJ

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,610 mi
Last recorded85,610 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 TLJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 83,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 77,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,203 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,666 miles

Nearside outer driveshaft boot perished

Offside outer driveshaft boot perished

Pass 6 May 2017 62,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 61,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 56,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2013 52,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,218 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE RUSTY AND PITTED

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

VEHICLE HAS COVERS FITTED OBSCURING THE VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,531 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 42,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,771 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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N408 TLJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 N408 TLJ, 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 N408 TLJ registered?

N408 TLJ is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N408 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 TLJ 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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