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P12 CJH

1997 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CJH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 60,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,381 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 59,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,757 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,829 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 39,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,873 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,639 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,687 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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P12 CJH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P12 CJH, 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

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What year was P12 CJH registered?

P12 CJH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P12 CJH safe to buy?

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