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8 PJS

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,680 mi
Last recorded50,680 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 PJS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 50,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 50,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 42,983 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,616 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 40,293 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,934 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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8 PJS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 8 PJS, 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

How do I check the history of 8 PJS?

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What year was 8 PJS registered?

8 PJS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 8 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 PJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8 PJS have outstanding finance?

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