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P20 DFB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 DFB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,935 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 63,785 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,861 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,946 miles

Off side headlamp required adjustment

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,166 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,044 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P20 DFB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P20 DFB, 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 P20 DFB registered?

P20 DFB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P20 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 DFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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