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N456 JLM

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 JLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 75,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,099 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,807 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,783 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,765 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 10 Sep 2012 70,014 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,120 miles

both front strut top rubbers splitting

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,349 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 57,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 48,400 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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N456 JLM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N456 JLM, 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 N456 JLM registered?

N456 JLM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N456 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 JLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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