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J30 TCS

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 TCS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,349 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,610 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,923 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake discs are slightly pitted

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,055 miles

heavy advise rear both brake discs pitted/rusted.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,490 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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J30 TCS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J30 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 TCS registered?

J30 TCS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is J30 TCS safe to buy?

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