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1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,007 mi
Last recorded106,007 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 XKM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 105,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,818 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 105,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 105,818 miles

n/s/ side repeater lens missing / under covers x sill covers fitted / slight wear in n/s/f top mount / slight corrosion on discs

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,922 miles

Brake pedal pivot stiff

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Front 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 Feb 2013 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,785 miles

Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 101,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 101,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,597 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2009 97,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2008 95,784 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,238 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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15 XKM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 15 XKM, 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.

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15 XKM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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