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P268 DXP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,599 mi
Last recorded82,599 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 DXP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,599 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 82,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside electric window inoperative.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,141 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear track arm attached to rear lower shockabsorber dust cover split .

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indicater lamp cracked [not sowing white light]

o/s/r fog lamp cracked [not showing white light]

Pass 18 May 2007 69,592 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK JOINT WHEN STEERING IS ROCKED ON HARD STANDING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTING ON INNER FACES

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Pass 11 May 2006 67,682 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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P268 DXP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P268 DXP, 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 P268 DXP registered?

P268 DXP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P268 DXP safe to buy?

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