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ASL 4

1997 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASL 4
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 81,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,359 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack rubber joints starting to wear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,303 miles

steering rack track rod rubber joints starting to wear

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,632 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 13 May 2010 71,975 miles

rubber joints at steering rack starting to wear

tyres worn-3mm

Pass 15 May 2009 70,386 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system strap fixing bolts corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear tyres worn

Fail 18 May 2006 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear tyres worn

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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ASL 4 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ASL 4, 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 ASL 4 registered?

ASL 4 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ASL 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASL 4 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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