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21 PTA

1997 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,832 mi
Last recorded95,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 PTA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,832 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 94,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 94,151 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge of tread and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,944 miles

front tyres both wearing on inner edges

rear tyres worn near to wear indicator bars nearside also very low on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,806 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,193 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner steering joint bush delaminated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,768 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2011 81,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake disc inner surface pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 65,168 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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21 PTA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 21 PTA, 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 21 PTA registered?

21 PTA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is 21 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 PTA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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