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A19 SUT

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SUT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 95,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 95,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,078 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,280 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front backplates rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,996 miles

corrosion on all brake disc inner faces

front back plates corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,488 miles

corosion on all brake discs

front brake backp[lates rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake backplates rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

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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A19 SUT is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A19 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 SUT registered?

A19 SUT is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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