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M90 SEF

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 SEF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,577 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 57,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,546 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,546 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,450 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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M90 SEF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M90 SEF, 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

How do I check the history of M90 SEF?

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What year was M90 SEF registered?

M90 SEF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is M90 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 SEF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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