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J11 GNU

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 GNU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,207 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,205 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front indicators fading

o/s/r seat belt frayed

Fail 13 May 2014 34,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,957 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Oil leak

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 21 Jun 2008 31,393 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 18 May 2007 30,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,743 miles

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brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J11 GNU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J11 GNU, 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 J11 GNU registered?

J11 GNU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is J11 GNU safe to buy?

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