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OIG 5993

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 5993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 81,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 81,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 77,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,916 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 65,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 60,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,849 miles

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

slight play on o/s front strut

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play on o/s front strut

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,534 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 45,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2005 41,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 41,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OIG 5993 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OIG 5993, 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 OIG 5993 registered?

OIG 5993 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is OIG 5993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 5993 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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