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D16 SLE

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SLE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,917 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,892 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,119 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,618 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,883 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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D16 SLE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 D16 SLE, 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 D16 SLE registered?

D16 SLE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is D16 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 SLE 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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