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L444 AFY

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 AFY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,701 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 88,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,099 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,099 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,498 miles

Front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,848 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,848 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,201 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,201 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,850 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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L444 AFY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L444 AFY, 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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L444 AFY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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