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P238 YGH

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 YGH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 86,288 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,730 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,558 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,289 miles

offside rear set belt jammed.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,888 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 48,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,522 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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P238 YGH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P238 YGH, 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 P238 YGH registered?

P238 YGH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P238 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 YGH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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