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C4 RBW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,488 miles

anti-roll bar boots deteriorating

oil leak from around o/s/f sill cover

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,305 miles

Both Steering rack boots damp

Front bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar drop link boot deteriorating

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,157 miles

Front indicators starting to show white light

bonnet stays weak

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,892 miles

Front tyres cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,892 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet stays weak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 69,081 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,056 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)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,928 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,928 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn close

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,311 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,630 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,787 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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C4 RBW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C4 RBW, 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.

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What year was C4 RBW registered?

C4 RBW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is C4 RBW safe to buy?

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