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55 MBX

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 MBX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,385 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,063 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 61,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,742 miles

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 27 Jul 2010 56,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,801 miles

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 25 Jul 2008 52,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,797 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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55 MBX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple 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 55 MBX, 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 55 MBX registered?

55 MBX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is 55 MBX safe to buy?

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