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P266 GVP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,645 mi
Last recorded37,645 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 GVP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 37,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive and n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,410 miles

n/s steering rack gator damp

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,338 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,265 miles

engine check light on

Pass 22 May 2015 37,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,217 miles

engine check light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,692 miles

engine check light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,344 miles

offside front strut top mounting rubber bonding is splitting away from its mount

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,509 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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P266 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P266 GVP, 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 P266 GVP registered?

P266 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P266 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 GVP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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