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N840 WGR

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

94,809 mi
Last recorded94,809 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 WGR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 94,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 93,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,280 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 93,279 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear silencer bracket insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,531 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,687 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tryes wearing uneven on outer edges

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyre wearing rough on outer edges

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,673 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 15 Apr 2011 77,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,806 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,059 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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N840 WGR is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 N840 WGR, 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 N840 WGR registered?

N840 WGR is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N840 WGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 WGR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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