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P279 UMW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

448 mi
Last recorded448 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 448 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 415 miles

Both front suspension bump stops perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 382 miles

NS and OS front bump stops perished

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 299 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 242 miles

Both front suspension bump-stops have deuterated/perished with age.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 77 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 77 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 47,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,447 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,650 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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P279 UMW 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 91.3%.

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 P279 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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P279 UMW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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