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C2 SNW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,321 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,757 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 18 Sep 2007 61,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,529 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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C2 SNW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SNW, 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 SNW?

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What year was C2 SNW registered?

C2 SNW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is C2 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 SNW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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