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N791 NGP

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 NGP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 62,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 62,281 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,281 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,281 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,852 miles

direction indicators sometimes difficult to select

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,950 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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N791 NGP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N791 NGP, 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 N791 NGP registered?

N791 NGP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N791 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 NGP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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