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D14 RSR

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,507 mi
Last recorded64,507 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 RSR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,460 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn sounds when car is in motion and foot brake applied (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch cover insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

beam convertors fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,460 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All Stop Lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 63,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 63,613 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,294 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing, Replaced. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,010 miles

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

Nearside headlamp fitted is for right hand traffic and has been "masked" for left hand traffic use

Offside headlamp fitted is for right hand traffic and has been "masked" for left hand traffic

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D14 RSR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D14 RSR, 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 D14 RSR registered?

D14 RSR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is D14 RSR safe to buy?

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