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27 SJ

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 SJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,032 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,592 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,663 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,907 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 12 Apr 2007 66,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,949 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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27 SJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 27 SJ, 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 27 SJ registered?

27 SJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 27 SJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 SJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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