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EGC 510H

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 510H
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,899 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak in function

Pass 4 May 2016 99,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,951 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,943 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,801 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,003 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,610 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EGC 510H is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGC 510H, 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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EGC 510H is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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