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N427 EWD

1996 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 EWD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,142 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 84,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre very much on limit

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,803 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,339 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,591 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,187 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,318 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

ONE OF THE BALL JOINT COVERS ON THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

SOME DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,826 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

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

THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT COVER HAS JUST STARTED TO SPLIT

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,826 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT COVER HAS JUST STARTED TO SPLIT

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,336 miles

ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL TO MIN MARK ON THE DIP STICK

BOTH FRONT INNER WING TRIMS MAY TOUCH TYRES AT SOME TIME AND LOOK TO HAVE SCREWS MISSING

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

OSF TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SCREW AND NAIL IN THE NSF TYRE AND TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,336 miles

ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL TO MIN MARK ON THE DIP STICK

BOTH FRONT INNER WING TRIMS MAY TOUCH TYRES AT SOME TIME AND LOOK TO HAVE SCREWS MISSING

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

OSF TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

SCREW AND NAIL IN THE NSF TYRE AND TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,556 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,181 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,977 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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N427 EWD is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N427 EWD, 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 N427 EWD registered?

N427 EWD is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N427 EWD safe to buy?

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