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N40 YMP

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,573 mi
Last recorded141,573 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 YMP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 141,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 136,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,169 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 131,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,536 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 126,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,064 miles

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

chip in winscreen.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,056 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 107,056 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 23 Nov 2012 103,727 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 99,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in winscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,953 miles

chip in winscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,124 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,218 miles

small chip in screen on o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,063 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,014 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,373 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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N40 YMP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N40 YMP, 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 N40 YMP registered?

N40 YMP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N40 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 YMP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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