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55 ES

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 ES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 92,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,257 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,535 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,317 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,085 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,108 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 76,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 69,270 miles

nearside front tyre to limit on inner edge †

some judder on front brakes

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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55 ES is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 55 ES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 ES registered?

55 ES is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 55 ES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 ES shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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