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911 WXM

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 WXM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 68,928 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 24 Jul 2024 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,172 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,191 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 WXM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 911 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

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

Is 911 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 WXM 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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