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P210 NLY

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,268 mi
Last recorded53,268 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 NLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 53,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement other rear starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 52,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 52,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 52,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front top mounts are slightly split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery warning light on dash

Pass 14 May 2016 52,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2016 52,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front strut top mounts are starting to crack

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,149 miles

battery negative cable terminal broken

front brake discs inner surfaces pitted

front number plate broken

rear brake discs surfaces - surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery negative cable terminal broken

front brake discs inner surfaces pitted

front number plate broken

rear brake discs surfaces - surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,747 miles

front suspension coil springs loose when suspension on full travel

inner brake disc surfaces pitted

offside screenwash poor flow

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plate lettering shaded grey

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,880 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,420 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 46,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,833 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P210 NLY 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 70.8%.

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 P210 NLY, 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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P210 NLY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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