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N418 BVV

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 BVV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 109,426 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 109,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 109,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 106,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,405 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 102,405 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,159 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers on outer sills

underbody covers fitted to car

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,684 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2008 88,125 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,105 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,812 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 78,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 74,134 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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N418 BVV 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 79.2%.

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 N418 BVV, 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 N418 BVV registered?

N418 BVV is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N418 BVV safe to buy?

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