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H3 YWU

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 YWU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 106,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,988 miles

rear brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,323 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,276 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 82,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,479 miles

n/s front side lamp lense has minor damage.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,566 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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H3 YWU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 H3 YWU, 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 H3 YWU registered?

H3 YWU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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