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P1 DTE

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,439 mi
Last recorded47,439 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DTE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 47,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop perished slightly.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,382 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,178 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,878 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 44,598 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,598 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,593 miles

O/S rear brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,513 miles

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

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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P1 DTE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P1 DTE, 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 P1 DTE registered?

P1 DTE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P1 DTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 DTE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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