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P181 LRD

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 69,770 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,008 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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P181 LRD is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P181 LRD, 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 P181 LRD registered?

P181 LRD is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P181 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 LRD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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