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J1 TBO

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,496 mi
Last recorded176,496 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TBO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 176,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 175,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 175,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 171,192 miles

Chip in front screen but not in zone 'A'

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 171,192 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Chip in screen not in zone 'A'.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 154,944 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges †n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2005 136,373 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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J1 TBO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J1 TBO, 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 J1 TBO registered?

J1 TBO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J1 TBO safe to buy?

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