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40 PN

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 PN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 100,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,874 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,891 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 93,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,436 miles

Horn control insecure control sticking on at all times (1.6.1)

Stop lamp not working all rear lights (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,252 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,648 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 85,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,125 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,267 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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40 PN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 40 PN, 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 40 PN registered?

40 PN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 40 PN safe to buy?

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