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N442 XSS

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 XSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,344 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 65,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 65,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,521 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,680 miles

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

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

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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N442 XSS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N442 XSS, 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 N442 XSS registered?

N442 XSS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N442 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N442 XSS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N442 XSS have outstanding finance?

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