MOT Status
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118,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Petrol flap not able to secure
washer jet not working on all jets
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN HOLED, BUT NOT IN A LOAD BEARING AREA.
NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR, UNDER SIDE SKIRT RUSTING, OK AT TIME OF TEST.
OFFSIDE REAR INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.
Oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/SIDE REAR INNER CV BOOT SPLIT
Oil leak
PASSENGER FOOT WELL HOLED N/SIDE FRONT NOT DESIGNATED AREA
REAR PASSENGER FLOOR UNDER SIDE LIP RUSTED OK AT MOMENT
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
LOTS OF EARLIER SIGNS OF WELDING & HEAVY COVERING OF UNDERSEAL.
PAINT DAMAGE TO N/S/R BUMPER.
SIGNS OF RUB MARKS ON O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH FROM TYRE.BUT TYRE NOT HITTING AT TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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54 MAT is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.
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 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 54 MAT, 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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54 MAT is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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