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P125 TBJ

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 TBJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 116,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left and Too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear toe arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,057 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,107 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake back plate rusted through

o/s headlight pattern poor

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,984 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,214 miles

slight play in both rear track control arms

Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,052 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 82,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,446 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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P125 TBJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P125 TBJ, 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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P125 TBJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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