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N888 NLL

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 NLL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 82,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,681 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,998 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,861 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,865 miles

Front numberplate cracked.

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

Very bad engine oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,245 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front discs showing heavy corrosion to inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,897 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 63,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,137 miles

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

Oil pipes corroding under osf wing.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,653 miles

OSF disc plash cover corroded.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N888 NLL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 N888 NLL, 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 N888 NLL registered?

N888 NLL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is N888 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 NLL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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