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P19 PDM

1997 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 PDM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 97,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,142 miles

All brake discs corroded but not weakened

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs corroded but not weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,879 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 94,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,888 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 91,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 86,781 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 79,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

drivers door check strap is insecure

hand brake warning lamp inoperative

offside front brake backplate corroded

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 PDM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P19 PDM, 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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P19 PDM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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