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P283 FRX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,193 miles

Offside HEADLIGHT LEVEL SLOW TO MOVE VERY SMALL AMOUNT

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 2.2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 2.8MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,030 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,842 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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P283 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P283 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 P283 FRX registered?

P283 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P283 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 FRX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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