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N850 FVW

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 FVW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,434 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,913 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,144 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 64,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,130 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges./ Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,620 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,284 miles

under side covered buy under trays

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,924 miles

all steel brake pipes inboard

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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N850 FVW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N850 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

How do I check the history of N850 FVW?

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What year was N850 FVW registered?

N850 FVW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N850 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 FVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N850 FVW have outstanding finance?

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