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N817 PYM

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 PYM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,527 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,836 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,838 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,371 miles

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

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)

255/40zr17n3 pirelli rosso

Oil leak

front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,379 miles

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,372 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

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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N817 PYM is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N817 PYM, 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 N817 PYM registered?

N817 PYM is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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