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P220 TWT

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 TWT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 123,659 miles

Offside Front power steering oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 123,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front power steering oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 123,104 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 123,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BOOT LID WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,902 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on inside edge and to legal limit advise replacement now

advise sme movement in steering rack rubber bonding on steering rack arms

Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,985 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 109,984 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 103,527 miles

1 bulb in centre brake light not working.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Centre brake lamp cracked & showing tiny amount of white light.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 103,518 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

1 bulb in centre brake light not working.

Brake pedal rubber split.

Centre brake lamp cracked & showing tiny amount of white light.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 98,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 90,309 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

parking brack effiency on minimum 16%

slight play in near side anti rollbar drop link

Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,817 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge`s

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

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

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

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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P220 TWT is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P220 TWT, 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 P220 TWT registered?

P220 TWT is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P220 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 TWT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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