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N505 YAU

1996 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,897 mi
Last recorded50,897 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 YAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 50,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 50,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,459 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 50,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,118 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2018 48,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly rusty

offside washer jet part blocked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,005 miles

Nearside Front condensation inside head lamp

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside one of the two screen wash jets is blocked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,862 miles

parking brake has only just met the required effort at 18%

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,344 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread but unable to see cord or ply

Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracked in tread but unable to see cord or ply

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,731 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,037 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N505 YAU is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 N505 YAU, 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 N505 YAU registered?

N505 YAU is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N505 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 YAU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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