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P279 FRX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,352 mi
Last recorded184,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 184,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 176,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 169,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 166,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 159,618 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 153,029 miles

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight brake imbalance across rear axle when hand brake applied

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 130,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front coil springs loose when car fully raised but ok in natural position

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 116,645 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,501 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's rusting

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,625 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's rusting

Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,992 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

both rear brake disc's rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,992 miles

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

body covers fitted

both rear brake disc's rusting

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,486 miles

Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all disc's rusting

body covers fitted

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r tyres side wall rib cut

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,150 miles

body covers fitted

drivers door check bar adrift

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,433 miles

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

advise play developing in steering rack end bush o/s

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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P279 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P279 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.

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What year was P279 FRX registered?

P279 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P279 FRX safe to buy?

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