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P1 OOX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,092 mi
Last recorded83,092 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 OOX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,092 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 81,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,362 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog light slight misting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted not allowing to carry out full visual inspection underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,479 miles

Both sides rear tyres starting to wear on the inside shoulders of the tread

Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both sides rear tyres starting to wear on the inside shoulders of the tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,250 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side & near side rear inner drake discs pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,441 miles

Inner Rear 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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P1 OOX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

P1 OOX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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