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CRX 472M

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 472M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,092 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 88,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2014 88,046 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 87,788 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 87,781 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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CRX 472M is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRX 472M, 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 CRX 472M registered?

CRX 472M is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is CRX 472M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 472M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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