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P222 ULM

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 ULM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,651 miles

Offside Rear 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 9 May 2019 76,447 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 75,766 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,738 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,529 miles

Air con pipe leaking at o/s rear

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear tyres worn to w/indicators

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,501 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,354 miles

brakepipes obscured

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brakepipes obscured

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,781 miles

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

brakepipes obscured

Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brakepipes obscured

front discs coroding

Pass 18 Jul 2009 56,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,042 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 48,285 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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P222 ULM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P222 ULM, 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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P222 ULM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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