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A911 JAK

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,720 mi
Last recorded50,720 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 JAK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,150 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 49,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Leaking from reservoir bottle. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,694 miles

hand brake performance just met

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,641 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning fluid leak (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 45,742 miles

Brake warning light on

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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A911 JAK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A911 JAK, 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 A911 JAK registered?

A911 JAK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is A911 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 JAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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