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GC2897BS

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,351 mi
Last recorded60,351 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S53,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC2897BS
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,351 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Based on 1,220 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,448
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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GC2897BS is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 53,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC2897BS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GC2897BS registered?

GC2897BS is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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The MOT history for GC2897BS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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