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L14 PLG

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,403 mi
Last recorded128,403 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 PLG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 128,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 122,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 117,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,095 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper, coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 117,095 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper, coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,666 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes, part of steering rack. Unable to fully assess (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes, part of steering rack. Unable to fully assess (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front sections of both main feed. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front sections of both main feed. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,679 miles

Offside registration plate lamp cover lens missing

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Offside registration plate lamp cover lens missing

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,300 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 97,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,282 miles

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

Inner faces of front discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 93,282 miles

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

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

Inner faces of front discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,462 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some damage to inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,462 miles

Some damage to inner sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2007 73,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,335 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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L14 PLG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L14 PLG, 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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L14 PLG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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