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P26 COD

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,553 mi
Last recorded49,553 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 COD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,389 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 49,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

under trays fitted along underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,922 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,076 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,008 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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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P26 COD is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P26 COD, 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 P26 COD registered?

P26 COD is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P26 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 COD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P26 COD have outstanding finance?

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