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H8 GTH

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GTH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,807 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,787 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,646 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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2013 60,186 miles

advise all brake discs corroded

advise both rear tyres perished on side walls and low on tread

advise numerous metal brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 13 May 2013 60,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise all brake discs corroded

advise both rear tyres perished on side walls and low on tread

advise numerous metal brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

exhaust contains corrosion

various brake pipes contain corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 58,415 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,833 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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H8 GTH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H8 GTH, 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 H8 GTH registered?

H8 GTH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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