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C2 MSO

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 MSO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,559 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,495 miles

both front brake discs rusty on insides

n/s/r brake discs rusty on inside

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,871 miles

all four discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,721 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,717 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,612 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 43,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C2 MSO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C2 MSO, 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

How do I check the history of C2 MSO?

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What year was C2 MSO registered?

C2 MSO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is C2 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 MSO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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