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F6 POC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,942 mi
Last recorded124,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 POC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 124,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 122,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,968 miles

Offside Front diff seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2021 121,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Head lamp washers not working.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,227 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 118,330 miles

Rear oil leak on engine

all discs have light corrosion due to low use

Fail 17 May 2016 118,330 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear oil leak on engine

all discs have light corrosion due to low use

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 114,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,372 miles

o/s/r light lens slightly deteriated(cracked).

Fail 21 Apr 2011 111,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,982 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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 109,965 miles

Centre Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Centre Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,873 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 103,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 98,835 miles

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

Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 98,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,720 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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F6 POC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 F6 POC, 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 F6 POC registered?

F6 POC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is F6 POC safe to buy?

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