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P19 FAB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,365 mi
Last recorded54,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 FAB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 54,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 54,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 53,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,753 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,912 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 47,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P19 FAB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P19 FAB, 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 P19 FAB registered?

P19 FAB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P19 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 FAB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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