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OEZ 6163

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 6163
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 99,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 98,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tires wearing near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 96,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise near side chrome tail pipe not fully secure

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 95,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 95,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 95,604 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,123 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,388 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 87,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,681 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

all brake discs rusty and pitted on inner faces,causing slight imbalance across axles

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,543 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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OEZ 6163 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OEZ 6163, 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 OEZ 6163 registered?

OEZ 6163 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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