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P277 FRX

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 66,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,516 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,353 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 66,353 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,659 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,866 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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P277 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P277 FRX, 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 P277 FRX registered?

P277 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P277 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 FRX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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