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P208 XGK

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,108 mi
Last recorded72,108 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 XGK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,108 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 72,092 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 71,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,768 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 32,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

P208 XGK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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