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1 OAO

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OAO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 60,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,687 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 58,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 57,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,021 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 50,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,717 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 OAO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 1 OAO, 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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What year was 1 OAO registered?

1 OAO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 1 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 OAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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