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P187 NLY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,275 mi
Last recorded31,275 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 NLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,275 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 30,643 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 30,643 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 28,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,382 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 26,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,152 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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P187 NLY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P187 NLY, 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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What year was P187 NLY registered?

P187 NLY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P187 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 NLY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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