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J5 WJW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WJW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 58,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 58,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 58,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 58,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,822 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,663 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,068 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,283 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,826 miles

slight surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,318 miles

front number plate has a small crack

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,551 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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J5 WJW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J5 WJW, 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 J5 WJW registered?

J5 WJW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is J5 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WJW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 WJW have outstanding finance?

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