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HGU 426J

1997 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,890 mi
Last recorded20,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 426J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,890 miles

Central Front Handbrake grip slides off handbrake

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Left hand battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard tell tales on dash flash when handbrake applied.

Nearside Front Main beam tell tale not working.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Right hand oil pipes leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 20,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Right hand seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Handbrake grip slides off handbrake

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Left hand battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard tell tales on dash flash when handbrake applied.

Nearside Front Main beam tell tale not working.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Right hand oil pipes leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 20,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 17,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,197 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 14,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,601 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 12,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,383 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,948 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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HGU 426J is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HGU 426J, 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 HGU 426J registered?

HGU 426J is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is HGU 426J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 426J shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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