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240 MAR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,099 mi
Last recorded15,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration240 MAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 15,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 15,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 14,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 14,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,405 miles

Oil leak

full under body tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 13,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 13,178 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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240 MAR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 240 MAR, 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 240 MAR registered?

240 MAR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 240 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 240 MAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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