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N835 FVW

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 FVW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 72,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 72,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 71,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer split in wheel arch. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,084 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 69,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from caliper or seal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Feathering and inner edge wear to all tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,685 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 68,505 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 3 May 2013 68,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 65,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,921 miles

bonnet struts weak.....

o/s/f brake pipe & hose ferule corroding.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 May 2009 64,229 miles

wipers smear...

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,461 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding,,,

front brake pads low....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit, o/s/r close to limit.....

wipers smear....

Pass 10 May 2007 59,991 miles

both rear brake discs corroding on inner faces...

o/s/f brake disc outer face worn...

Fail 10 May 2007 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs corroding on inner faces...

o/s/f brake disc outer face worn...

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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N835 FVW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N835 FVW, 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 N835 FVW registered?

N835 FVW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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