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P17 TRA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,889 mi
Last recorded71,889 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 TRA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,743 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 71,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 71,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 71,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear on both front tyres inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,725 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,523 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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P17 TRA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P17 TRA, 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 P17 TRA registered?

P17 TRA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P17 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 TRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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