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LAZ 4911

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 83,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,762 miles

Power steering is slightly stiff

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,012 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking 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 18 Mar 2011 76,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,456 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,319 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 58,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LAZ 4911 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LAZ 4911, 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 LAZ 4911 registered?

LAZ 4911 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is LAZ 4911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 4911 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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