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BBZ 8

1997 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,363 mi
Last recorded40,363 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 8
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,363 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,339 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,078 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,972 miles

Centre Front WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

Nearside Front DOOR WINDOW IS NOT WORKING

Offside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WARNING ON DASH

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TOE ARM BALL JOINT

Nearside Front N/S/F DOOR HAS CABLE TIES AS INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RELEASE.

Offside Front O/S/F DOOR HAS NO INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE .

Pass 2 May 2014 39,619 miles

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

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

both front doors missing inner parts but remain able to be opened from inside and outside the vehicle

brakepad warning light on

front wiper blades detiorated but still clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,610 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pads sensors removed causing the brake warning light to iluminate

both front inner door cards missing but still remain able to open doors from inside and outside the vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,505 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pad warning light is on.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner door handles missing, but still able to open both doors. Recommend fitting handles

dampness at front brake union areas, no leak found at time of test, recommend further attention

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 37,436 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OS repeater lamp loose but unlikely to fall out.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front & rear number plate background overprinted with pictures.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OS repeater lamp loose but unlikely to fall out.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,734 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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BBZ 8 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBZ 8, 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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BBZ 8 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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