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5 YY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,634 mi
Last recorded48,634 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 48,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 20 Jul 2009 43,684 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2008 39,743 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,210 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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5 YY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 5 YY, 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 5 YY registered?

5 YY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is 5 YY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 YY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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