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C1 PCE

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PCE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 88,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,647 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,721 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,316 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 80,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,065 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front and Nearside frot tyres worn on the inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,475 miles

both fronts and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both fronts and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,780 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,572 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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C1 PCE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 C1 PCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 PCE registered?

C1 PCE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C1 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 PCE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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