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P170 EGM

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 EGM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,650 miles

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

under try fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 161,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 160,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front at 29% limit 30% n/s front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 159,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 158,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 157,306 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 157,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,267 miles

Both front tyre's wearing close on inner edge's.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 153,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 149,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 142,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 135,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 129,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 120,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 119,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 119,078 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 112,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 103,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 103,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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P170 EGM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P170 EGM, 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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P170 EGM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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