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B1 BHO

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BHO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 40,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,434 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 100,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling inner wheel arch on full lock.

fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling inner wheel arch on full lock.

fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,358 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,388 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Apr 2010 92,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,601 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 29 Apr 2009 90,886 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

osf tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,544 miles

osf tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,870 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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B1 BHO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 B1 BHO, 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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B1 BHO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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