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KLK 993

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,717 mi
Last recorded118,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLK 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 117,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 112,882 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 112,882 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,568 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 111,273 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,182 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 108,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 108,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 106,029 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,029 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 103,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 97,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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KLK 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KLK 993, 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 KLK 993 registered?

KLK 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is KLK 993 safe to buy?

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