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53 RN

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,330 mi
Last recorded15,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 RN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,330 miles

damage to floor pan

Fail 23 Dec 2013 15,312 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to floor pan

front tyre's getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 8,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 7,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 4,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 2,479 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hot air trunking to offside of exhaust is missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,860 miles

hot air trunking to offside of exhaust is missing

Pass 25 Jan 2008
Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 87,595 miles

Some of the front suspesion bushes have started to perish.

The near side window does not open.

There is slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 87,498 miles

corrosion hole in offside front a post

emissions high

Fail 9 Jan 2006 87,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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53 RN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 53 RN, 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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53 RN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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