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MDE 101A

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,288 mi
Last recorded76,288 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDE 101A
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 76,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 75,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,964 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,290 miles

Engine covers & under-trays obscuring components

Pass 27 May 2015 72,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 72,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

both steering rack rubber joints sarting to wear

engine oil leak at offside rear sill

offside rear tail light lens cracked

rear centre exhaust silencer strap fixings badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,957 miles

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

n/s/f top mount slighty split

rear discs slighty pitted on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front discs pitted on the inside of the discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,460 miles

rear engine cover damaged and touching exhaust system and oil leak from rear

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 47,630 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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MDE 101A is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MDE 101A, 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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What year was MDE 101A registered?

MDE 101A is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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