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N844 PTX

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 PTX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,584 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6>2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2>3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine trims fitted

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3\4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,541 miles

engine trims fitted

front pads approx 70%worn

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,939 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,878 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,702 miles

Front brake discs worn

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 17 Sep 2014 68,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 Sep 2013 66,614 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 19 Sep 2012 65,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,960 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,959 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 41,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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N844 PTX is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N844 PTX, 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 N844 PTX registered?

N844 PTX is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N844 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N844 PTX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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