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1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,522 miles

Rear oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cant tell how bad leak is due to having under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil and temperature lights came on during emissions test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,636 miles

covers fitted at time of inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2022 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,636 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 62,636 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 4 Nails ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,636 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,847 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all gauges not working

battery light on

hand brake weak

Pass 21 May 2010 51,174 miles

all gauges not working

battery light on

hand brake weak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,951 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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1 AF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 1 AF, 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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1 AF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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