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4 ROE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 ROE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,098 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear toe arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,243 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,121 miles

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

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 21 May 2010 48,920 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over door sills & under side

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,763 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers over door sills & under side

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,718 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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4 ROE 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 95.5%.

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 4 ROE, 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 4 ROE registered?

4 ROE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 4 ROE safe to buy?

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