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P11 RWP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,295 mi
Last recorded91,295 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 RWP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,897 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 88,254 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 86,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 86,942 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2019 86,225 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,180 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,848 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,717 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,795 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,436 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P11 RWP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RWP, 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 RWP registered?

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

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The MOT history for P11 RWP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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