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911 AF

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

2,313 mi
Last recorded2,313 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 AF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 2,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 1,090 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,927 miles

front washers work but need attention, low screen wash pressure

surface rust to all brake discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to certain items

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,285 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 88,285 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,838 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 756,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 67,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 62,646 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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911 AF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 911 AF, 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 911 AF registered?

911 AF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is 911 AF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 AF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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