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P234 FFJ

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FFJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 130,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,784 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front slight play at both top shock absorber mounts

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 122,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 120,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front tyer cut

Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,488 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,488 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 19 Jan 2012 107,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,812 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre spliting on inner and outer walls

Fail 21 Apr 2011 103,812 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

offside front tyre spliting on inner and outer walls

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,469 miles

gear box selector shaft wet in oil

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,654 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,569 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,689 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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P234 FFJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P234 FFJ, 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 P234 FFJ registered?

P234 FFJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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