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1997 RS

2007 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche 91140,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 RS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 48,818 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 48,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,285 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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1997 RS is a 2007 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 40,837 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 1997 RS, 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 19 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1997 RS registered?

1997 RS is a 2007 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is 1997 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 RS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1997 RS have outstanding finance?

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