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JAZ 5911

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,168 mi
Last recorded32,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 5911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,072 miles

under try fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2021 32,071 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible letters and numbers incorrectly apaced (0.1 (b))

under try fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 31,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,571 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,495 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 25,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,661 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,484 miles

Front and rear brake disc's slightly pitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,846 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,723 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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JAZ 5911 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JAZ 5911, 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 JAZ 5911 registered?

JAZ 5911 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is JAZ 5911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 5911 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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