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P203 FAU

1997 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,753 mi
Last recorded41,753 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 FAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,745 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 39,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,320 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged been ran flat also punctured on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 20 Feb 2018 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,019 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,800 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 33,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,745 miles

slight play o/s area of steering rack.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,748 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AREA OF STEERING RACK.

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,174 miles

corrosion and light pitting on front inner surfaces of brake discs

runout on front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,524 miles

front brake discs corroded [inner face]

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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P203 FAU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P203 FAU, 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 P203 FAU registered?

P203 FAU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P203 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 FAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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