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N842 GLT

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,924 mi
Last recorded30,924 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera41,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 GLT
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,924 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 30,924 miles

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

Offside Front Oil Cooler Pipes Corroded

Offside Windscreen Washer Jet Partially Blocked

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 30,924 miles

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

Offside Front oil cooler pipes corroded

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil Cooler Pipes Corroded

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

Offside Front Washer Jet Partially Blocked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure Engine Undertray Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 30,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Wheel Arch Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil Cooler Pipes Corroded

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

Offside Front Washer Jet Partially Blocked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure Engine Undertray Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 30,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 30,765 miles

Offside Front Oil cooler pipe corroded

Offside screen washer jet partially block

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 30,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil cooler pipe corroded

Offside screen washer jet partially block

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 30,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,828 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,363 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 26,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,558 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,991 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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N842 GLT is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 41,602 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N842 GLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N842 GLT registered?

N842 GLT is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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