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J11 RTH

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,119 mi
Last recorded111,119 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 RTH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 111,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 109,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,366 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 108,366 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,366 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 105,364 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Side Repeater - Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 102,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,982 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,046 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2017 98,045 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced NS: 80,,, OS:220, HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp pattern cloudy

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp pattern cloudy

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,303 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 77,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 67,963 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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J11 RTH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RTH, 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 RTH registered?

J11 RTH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is J11 RTH safe to buy?

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