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A3 RCP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,292 mi
Last recorded45,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RCP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,697 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,037 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 34,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,175 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,225 miles

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

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

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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A3 RCP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A3 RCP, 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 A3 RCP registered?

A3 RCP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is A3 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RCP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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