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485 GYG

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 GYG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,955 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 112,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 112,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 112,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 112,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 112,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,670 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 109,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,323 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pipes in offside wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,795 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,795 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,954 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 89,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 83,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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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485 GYG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 485 GYG, 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 485 GYG registered?

485 GYG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is 485 GYG safe to buy?

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