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P181 DJR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 DJR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,371 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front screen washers only just to standard

Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front screen washers only just to standard

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,856 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 79,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 79,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear discs inner braking areas badly corroded (1/2 total area) performance still ok

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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P181 DJR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P181 DJR, 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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P181 DJR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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