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J700 WLR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 WLR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 26,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 25,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,549 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,081 miles

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Mar 2006 20,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/front brake slightly binding

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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J700 WLR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J700 WLR, 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 J700 WLR registered?

J700 WLR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J700 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 WLR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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