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EBW 153J

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,762 mi
Last recorded36,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 153J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,178 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,721 miles

Both sides front headlamps have aim masks on the lenses

Both sides rear driveshaft cv boots small ends missing securing clips

Passenger side door mirror deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2013 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both sides rear driveshaft cv boots small ends missing securing clips

Passenger side door mirror deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,635 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 27,906 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake ligths do not work when side lights are on... (failure)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,577 miles

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

slight leak of grease from nearside outer cv boot.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,555 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight leak of grease from nearside outer cv boot.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,087 miles

Drivers side rear and passenger side front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Nearside rear driveshaft gaiters split

Slight movement in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,986 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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EBW 153J is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBW 153J, 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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EBW 153J is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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