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C6 DAR

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 33,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet weak.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 33,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,432 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 33,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 32,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 32,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,853 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 28 Aug 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,815 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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C6 DAR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black 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 C6 DAR, 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 C6 DAR registered?

C6 DAR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is C6 DAR safe to buy?

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