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N847 FNP

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 FNP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just legal at time of test! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 65,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just legal at time of test! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,471 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 65,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,479 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,471 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,827 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on inside edges

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,496 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,942 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,008 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,482 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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N847 FNP is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N847 FNP, 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 N847 FNP registered?

N847 FNP is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N847 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N847 FNP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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