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BAJ 3R

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 3R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 81,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 80,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,628 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 4 Nov 2010 77,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear floor and inner wheelarch have been repairedunable to see repair due to underseal and seam sealer

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,096 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 60,187 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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BAJ 3R is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BAJ 3R, 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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What year was BAJ 3R registered?

BAJ 3R is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is BAJ 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAJ 3R shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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