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P193 PBY

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,277 mi
Last recorded24,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 PBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 24,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 24,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 24,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 24,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 24,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 24,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 24,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 24,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,032 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,992 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,630 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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P193 PBY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P193 PBY, 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 P193 PBY registered?

P193 PBY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P193 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 PBY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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