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P201 UCA

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 UCA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 88,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,911 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Dec 2020 87,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 87,180 miles

advisory under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,774 miles

advisory under tray cover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 84,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,409 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,409 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,192 miles

engine has a slight oil leak.

full underbody covers fitted.

gearbox coated in oil.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,396 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 59,125 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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P201 UCA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P201 UCA, 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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P201 UCA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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