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B10 RPL

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,295 mi
Last recorded80,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,295 miles

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

both rear heat shields loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all four tyres show signs of perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,954 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all four tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,322 miles

faulty air bag w/light lit.

headlamp washers n/w.

Fail 17 May 2012 73,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

faulty air bag w/light lit.

headlamp washers n/w.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,493 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 62,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2006 55,617 miles

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

Oil leak

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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B10 RPL 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 75%.

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 B10 RPL, 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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B10 RPL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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