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P285 FRX

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,682 mi
Last recorded106,682 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 FRX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 106,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,911 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,911 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,541 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,158 miles

front tyre tread wear on inner tread

Pass 7 Apr 2012 86,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,951 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,080 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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P285 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P285 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 P285 FRX registered?

P285 FRX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P285 FRX safe to buy?

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