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P195 XGK

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 XGK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 83,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,427 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,185 miles

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Front Both brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,185 miles

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Front Both brake back plates corroded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,870 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges and slightly perished

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge perished and starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,781 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,781 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2010 66,112 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 66,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 62,079 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear light lens cracked needs replacing

Pass 22 May 2007 57,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,403 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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P195 XGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P195 XGK, 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 P195 XGK registered?

P195 XGK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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