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911 WAM

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 WAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,284 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 134,284 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 134,132 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,145 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 123,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 123,694 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 123,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 123,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 123,428 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 123,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,638 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 107,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 105,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 105,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 96,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,164 miles

slight play in hand brake pivot

Pass 16 May 2008 83,228 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 83,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2007 80,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack n/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 22 May 2006 74,259 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 WAM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WAM, 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 WAM registered?

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

Is 911 WAM safe to buy?

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