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P271 GVP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 GVP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,241 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,208 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 58,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,429 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 57,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 57,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 310,133 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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P271 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 P271 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 P271 GVP registered?

P271 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P271 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 GVP shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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