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P282 FRX

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,432 mi
Last recorded90,432 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 87,152 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 87,149 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension top mount unbonded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Surface cracking to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Surface cracking to sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS WARNING LAMP IS ON (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid SCREEN WASHER INOPERATIVE (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated STEEL FERRULE CORRODED ON BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding BRAKE BINDING (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated STEEL FERRULE CORRODED ON BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ()

Nearside Front NSF TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING TO SIDEWALL BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER WISBONE BUSHES CORRODED BUT SERVICEABLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES CORRODED BUT SERVICEABLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OSF TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING IN SIDEWALL BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS/PLYS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 86,401 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 86,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,620 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,379 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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P282 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 P282 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 P282 FRX registered?

P282 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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