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6 KJL

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,082 mi
Last recorded48,082 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 KJL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 47,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,942 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,707 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front ferull on brake hose corroded

offside front ferull on brake hose corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2009 47,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front ferull on brake hose corroded

offside front ferull on brake hose corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,637 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 46,615 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

very,very strong advise inner surface of all discs corroded

very,very strong advise slight pulsing of brake readings on steered wheels

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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6 KJL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 6 KJL, 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 6 KJL registered?

6 KJL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is 6 KJL safe to buy?

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