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N486 NWT

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera41,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 NWT
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 101,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 84,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres very close to limit, n/s/f track rod dust cover split but has no play at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 82,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 82,632 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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N486 NWT is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 41,602 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N486 NWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N486 NWT registered?

N486 NWT is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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