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JKH 985L

1997 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,876 mi
Last recorded52,876 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 985L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam benders fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside handbrake effort on minimum

Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam benders fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside handbrake effort on minimum

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,904 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both. (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both. (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,824 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,744 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,588 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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JKH 985L is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JKH 985L, 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 JKH 985L registered?

JKH 985L is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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