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P111 POR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,953 mi
Last recorded32,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 32,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 32,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 32,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,576 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,634 miles

Front Both bump stops worn / split on front shock absorbers.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,984 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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P111 POR 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 90.5%.

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 P111 POR, 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 P111 POR registered?

P111 POR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P111 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 POR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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