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P282 GVP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,075 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 85,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,071 miles

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

both wiper blades split

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 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

P282 GVP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P282 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 GVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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