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850 XYD

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 XYD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,649 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/ insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,772 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,707 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cracking

n/s wiper blade worn on edge

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,561 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,483 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,458 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,139 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2007 63,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 55,212 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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850 XYD is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 850 XYD, 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 850 XYD registered?

850 XYD is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is 850 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 XYD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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