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M1 POL

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 POL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,636 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,489 miles

Some pitting of n/s/r brake disc inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,575 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,568 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,018 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,867 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)

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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M1 POL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M1 POL, 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 M1 POL registered?

M1 POL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M1 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 POL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M1 POL have outstanding finance?

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