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N500 GTR

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,717 mi
Last recorded49,717 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 GTR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,563 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 44,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one washer jet workimg

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight rubbing to both front inner plastic wheelarche covers when wheek is on full lock

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,513 miles

bushes worn in steering rack.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,513 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bushes worn in steering rack.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,745 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,785 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 20,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

near side brake pipe secured by z clip advise attension

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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N500 GTR is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N500 GTR, 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 N500 GTR registered?

N500 GTR is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N500 GTR safe to buy?

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