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P245 TVV

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 TVV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 148,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front inner wing (cooler pipes corroded)

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,947 miles

offside front inner wing (cooler pipes corroded)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,561 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing (cooler pipes corroded)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 147,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front inner wing oil cooler pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 139,536 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 137,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli 265/35ZR18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli 265/35ZR18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 123,429 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 114,847 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,565 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,622 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer partially blocked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,719 miles

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 76,988 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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P245 TVV is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P245 TVV, 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 P245 TVV registered?

P245 TVV is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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