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C20 WJM

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,921 mi
Last recorded72,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 WJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 72,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 69,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 67,736 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front + rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,403 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,658 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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C20 WJM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C20 WJM, 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 C20 WJM registered?

C20 WJM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is C20 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 WJM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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