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J7 RDD

1997 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RDD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,850 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,798 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,469 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,469 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,173 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2013 97,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f washer is partially blocked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,327 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,759 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 75,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,530 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,164 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 56,509 miles

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

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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J7 RDD is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J7 RDD, 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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J7 RDD is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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