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P214 XRH

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 XRH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,482 miles

undershields covering underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,232 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 86,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,346 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,849 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,056 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 80,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,561 miles

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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P214 XRH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P214 XRH, 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 P214 XRH registered?

P214 XRH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P214 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 XRH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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