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C2 XSX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 70,722 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 70,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 70,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2012 60,589 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 57,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,719 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 45,516 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 45,513 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XSX 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 87%.

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 XSX, 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 C2 XSX registered?

C2 XSX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is C2 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 XSX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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