CarVerify

Free Car Check

B297 OFD

1984 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,504 mi
Last recorded144,504 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB297 OFD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 144,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 145,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 145,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 145,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 15 May 2017 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,194 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing nosy

Fail 17 May 2016 145,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing nosy

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,194 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,194 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,194 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,194 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,470 miles

Offside 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 15 Apr 2009
Pass 19 Jan 2007 196,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 196,123 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 190,748 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B297 OFD is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 B297 OFD, 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 42 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B297 OFD?

You can check the full history of B297 OFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B297 OFD registered?

B297 OFD is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B297 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B297 OFD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B297 OFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B297 OFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.