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KXI 873

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 873
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 107,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 106,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 106,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 105,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding, inner face,scored outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,153 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,026 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

all brake discs. corroding, inner faces.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 98,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05. (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

all brake discs. corroding, inner faces.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,099 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,052 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,051 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 70,941 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,764 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 67,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,145 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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KXI 873 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KXI 873, 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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What year was KXI 873 registered?

KXI 873 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is KXI 873 safe to buy?

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