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73 MWH

1997 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 MWH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 73,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 72,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 70,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 70,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,142 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 54,989 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 54,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,687 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 48,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door check strap broken

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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73 MWH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 73 MWH, 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 73 MWH registered?

73 MWH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 73 MWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 73 MWH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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