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J154 JAM

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ154 JAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,834 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,621 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,040 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 70,040 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,408 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing to various degrees, offside rear worst!

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 1 Dec 2005 54,148 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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J154 JAM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J154 JAM, 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 J154 JAM registered?

J154 JAM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is J154 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J154 JAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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