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B11 FOX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 FOX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,872 miles

Front Back plate both sides are very rusty

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe/hose moist oil/fuel no visible leak

Offside Front door strap damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,871 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road middle crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Back plate both sides are very rusty

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe/hose moist oil/fuel no visible leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door strap damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,225 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure lower retaining bolt loose strut / hub (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,615 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 103,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose Pedal rubber worn through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Door check strap insecure and noisy upon door opening/closing.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,483 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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,483 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,502 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,345 miles

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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B11 FOX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B11 FOX, 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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B11 FOX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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