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P25 FPM

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 FPM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,244 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,258 miles

front brake pads worn low 4mm, rear brake pads worn low 3mm

oil cooler pipes corroded

rear tyres worn low /close to min requirement

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,034 miles

front brake pads worn low 4mm/discs worn

rear brake pads worn low 4mm/discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2020 54,034 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front brake pads worn low 4mm/discs worn

rear brake pads worn low 4mm/discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,035 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,034 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (255/40zr17) (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak .

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 May 2017 53,467 miles

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

Oil leak ()

metal pipes offside front corroding (possible oil)

undertrays

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,762 miles

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2013 52,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,731 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 45,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,685 miles

oil leak

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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P25 FPM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P25 FPM, 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 P25 FPM registered?

P25 FPM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P25 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 FPM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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