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14 XS

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 XS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,691 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 87,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 86,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,470 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 55,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,433 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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14 XS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 14 XS, 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 29 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 14 XS registered?

14 XS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is 14 XS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 XS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 14 XS have outstanding finance?

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