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P123 GPB

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 GPB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 75,643 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,253 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,545 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,544 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,266 miles

Under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,661 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 64,163 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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P123 GPB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P123 GPB, 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

How do I check the history of P123 GPB?

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What year was P123 GPB registered?

P123 GPB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P123 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 GPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P123 GPB have outstanding finance?

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