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P123 RNE

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,898 mi
Last recorded28,898 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RNE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 28,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 26,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 22,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 20,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,580 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,039 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 RNE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RNE, 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 P123 RNE registered?

P123 RNE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P123 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 RNE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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