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N452 FKE

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,554 mi
Last recorded106,554 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 FKE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,613 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 96,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 93,268 miles

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)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 16 May 2016 92,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,575 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,188 miles

N/s/number plate light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,376 miles

N/s/number plate light needs replacing due corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,565 miles

Hand brake lever loose

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)

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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N452 FKE 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 83.3%.

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 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 N452 FKE, 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 N452 FKE registered?

N452 FKE is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N452 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 FKE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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