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P271 UMW

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 UMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,992 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,690 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,189 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,188 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,384 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 80,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,865 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,197 miles

nearside front offside front inner disc nearside rear offside rear innerdisc pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,959 miles

both rear brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,472 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,629 miles

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

both front track rod arm have slight play in bushes

both rear brake discs rusty on inner rdge.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,472 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 UMW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P271 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

P271 UMW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P271 UMW safe to buy?

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