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P234 TMY

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,344 mi
Last recorded111,344 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,344 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 111,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 108,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 106,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,931 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 103,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,312 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker bump stop perished

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

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

Offside Front shocker bump stop perished

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 102,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,890 miles

minor oil leak

steering rack end joints minor play

Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,889 miles

front brakes worn

minor oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,142 miles

all four tyres just starting to crack

front and rear brake disks corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Dec 2013 100,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 98,749 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,482 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 96,482 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,375 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,373 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 81,391 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

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 TMY 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 73.1%.

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 P234 TMY, 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 P234 TMY registered?

P234 TMY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P234 TMY safe to buy?

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