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P1 TGA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

108,822 mi
Last recorded108,822 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 107,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 105,410 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 105,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,258 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 105,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,378 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 104,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,329 miles

Oil leak at O/S/R

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,684 miles

Slight corrosion all brake discs on inside surface & rear exhaust flange bolts. Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,500 miles

Slight corrosion inside of rear brake discs.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,321 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake discs on inside.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,995 miles

Slight deterioration offside front strut upper attatchment rubber. Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,990 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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P1 TGA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 TGA, 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 P1 TGA registered?

P1 TGA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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