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2 GJW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GJW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 83,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,160 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 82,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,244 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,243 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,820 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013
Pass 31 May 2012 69,798 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lamp cracked.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,344 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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2 GJW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 2 GJW, 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 2 GJW registered?

2 GJW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 2 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 GJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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