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H1 HRW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HRW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,494 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,502 miles

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,899 miles

carbon fibre effect letters fitted to reg plate

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,095 miles

sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,149 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,204 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,408 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,570 miles

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

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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H1 HRW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H1 HRW, 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

How do I check the history of H1 HRW?

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What year was H1 HRW registered?

H1 HRW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is H1 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 HRW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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