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P135 NOP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 NOP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 68,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 67,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 66,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 65,350 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,623 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,919 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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P135 NOP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P135 NOP, 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 P135 NOP registered?

P135 NOP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P135 NOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 NOP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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