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N426 XFJ

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 XFJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,937 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,144 miles

Brake performance not tested Tapley meter out of action (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,626 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,498 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 53,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,882 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipe ferrules

Unable to fully inspect pipes plastic panels obstructing view.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,060 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2006 46,620 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 46,620 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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N426 XFJ is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue 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 N426 XFJ, 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

How do I check the history of N426 XFJ?

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What year was N426 XFJ registered?

N426 XFJ is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N426 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 XFJ 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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