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N489 HPU

1996 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,034 mi
Last recorded95,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 HPU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 93,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 93,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,731 miles

all disks corried

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door handle sticks slightly

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,727 miles

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre wearing low.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,530 miles

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,217 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)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,545 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,541 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,473 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,504 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N489 HPU is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N489 HPU, 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 N489 HPU registered?

N489 HPU is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N489 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 HPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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