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P208 FAU

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,215 mi
Last recorded55,215 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 FAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,203 miles

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 3 Dec 2018 55,203 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 51,079 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,664 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,712 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 45,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 44,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,198 miles

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

Tracking requires adjustment due to uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

front and rear disc's slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 35,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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P208 FAU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P208 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.

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What year was P208 FAU registered?

P208 FAU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P208 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 FAU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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