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1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,088 mi
Last recorded61,088 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 NW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 61,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,185 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,175 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,223 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 13 Oct 2005 55,256 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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342 NW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 342 NW, 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 342 NW registered?

342 NW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is 342 NW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 NW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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