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P198 NLY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,689 mi
Last recorded108,689 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 NLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,540 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 108,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 106,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 105,948 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 97,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 78,618 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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P198 NLY 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 85%.

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 P198 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 P198 NLY registered?

P198 NLY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P198 NLY safe to buy?

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