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9 LVN

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LVN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,707 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 136,610 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 136,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 136,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive movement in steering rack under load (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,543 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 131,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside egde (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front movement in rack

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 128,022 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 120,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine warning light on

headlamp washers not working

Pass 17 Nov 2011 115,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear upper suspension mounts have slight play

eml light on

nearside and offside rear outer cv gaitor deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated and slightly cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 115,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear upper suspension mounts have slight play

eml light on

nearside and offside rear outer cv gaitor deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated and slightly cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 111,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,612 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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9 LVN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 9 LVN, 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 9 LVN registered?

9 LVN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is 9 LVN safe to buy?

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