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90 CYS

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 CYS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,785 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,238 miles

o/s door checkstrap pulling out of a pillar (metal split)

slight engine oil leak

small number plates fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door checkstrap pulling out of a pillar (metal split)

slight engine oil leak

small number plates fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,100 miles

please note that brake fluid in master cylinder is on minimum.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,860 miles

please note that handbrake effort just meets pass criteria of 16% the actual reading is 19%.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 73,768 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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90 CYS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 90 CYS, 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 90 CYS registered?

90 CYS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is 90 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 CYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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