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P141 NOG

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,201 mi
Last recorded159,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 NOG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 159,201 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness/bind starting in offside front brake (1.2.1 (f))

note - nearside front wiper not working & blade split but offside clearing full screen

Fail 25 Jun 2026 159,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness/bind starting in offside front brake (1.2.1 (f))

note - nearside front wiper not working & blade split but offside clearing full screen

Pass 10 Jun 2025 158,549 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bordering to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 158,548 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bordering to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise further re check smell of fuel but full cover on underbody and no visible leaks

slight smearing on front screen wipers

Pass 28 Jul 2023 157,756 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 157,750 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler area ,impacting on o/s/f brake and tyre (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 155,965 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 154,580 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,229 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS

Fail 18 Aug 2015 137,228 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED AND TAPED,ENGINE OIL LEAKS, NSF TYRE CUTTING OUT INSIDE EDGE,FRONT PADS LOW,CORROSION ON ALL DISCS,REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 15 Apr 2013 96,039 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 16 Dec 2011 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,160 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,157 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,899 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 62,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,849 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)

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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P141 NOG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P141 NOG, 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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P141 NOG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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