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N50 NAC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,070 mi
Last recorded49,070 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 NAC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 47,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,243 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,422 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,250 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,683 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,055 miles

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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N50 NAC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 N50 NAC, 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 29 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 N50 NAC registered?

N50 NAC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is N50 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 NAC 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.

Does N50 NAC have outstanding finance?

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