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N502 XJM

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 XJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 84,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 82,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,072 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)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,883 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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N502 XJM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N502 XJM, 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 N502 XJM registered?

N502 XJM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N502 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 XJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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