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P240 PPO

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,297 mi
Last recorded79,297 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 PPO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 79,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers under car

Pass 8 May 2018 77,959 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers under car

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,310 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,882 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,874 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate,letters staring to fade

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,130 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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P240 PPO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P240 PPO, 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 P240 PPO registered?

P240 PPO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P240 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 PPO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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