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997 RS

2011 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche 91131,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 RS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 18,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 17,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,422 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 19,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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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997 RS is a 2011 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 31,332 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 997 RS, 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 15 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 997 RS registered?

997 RS is a 2011 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is 997 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 RS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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