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970 JKO

1999 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 JKO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 165,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 165,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 164,746 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 164,379 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 162,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 159,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 158,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 146,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,112 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 73,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,715 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,290 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,709 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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970 JKO is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 75,220 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 970 JKO, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 970 JKO registered?

970 JKO is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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