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N821 RGD

1996 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 RGD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,121 miles

very minor surface corrosion on inside of rear disc brakes

Pass 22 May 2025 93,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 92,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of rear disc brakes have light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 92,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 91,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,799 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,505 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,393 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all strut housings corroded

anti roll bar corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front disc backing plate covers loose and corroded

engine oil leaks

engine under cover loose

rear offside strut weak and misty

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,305 miles

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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N821 RGD is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N821 RGD, 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

How do I check the history of N821 RGD?

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What year was N821 RGD registered?

N821 RGD is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N821 RGD safe to buy?

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