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A7 BAA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 95,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,586 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in steering

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,485 miles

Slight play felt at O/S/R wheel unable to find cause

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,484 miles

Slight play in O/S/R wheel

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,208 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight movement in O/S/R wheel -- unable to find cause

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,266 miles

front and rear brake discs all have slight surface corrosion, mainly on inner face

unable to fully inspect under vehicle brake lines due to plastic belly pans fitted to underside

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 83,830 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 82,448 miles

Rear 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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A7 BAA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 BAA, 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 A7 BAA registered?

A7 BAA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is A7 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BAA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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