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N429 MGV

1996 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 MGV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,029 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 78,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,004 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 75,994 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear driveshaft outer cv boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,997 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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N429 MGV is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N429 MGV, 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 N429 MGV registered?

N429 MGV is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N429 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N429 MGV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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