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4 WDX

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,887 mi
Last recorded32,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WDX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,887 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 May 2010 31,559 miles

Chip in A zone on windscreen on limit

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 31,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 31,457 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2008 30,152 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,680 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 WDX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

4 WDX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is 4 WDX safe to buy?

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