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P11 JVF

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 JVF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 74,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 69,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,092 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine or transmission, unable to see due to cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,482 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,676 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,779 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,898 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 43,563 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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P11 JVF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P11 JVF, 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 P11 JVF registered?

P11 JVF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P11 JVF safe to buy?

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