CarVerify

Free Car Check

P2 AFN

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,103 mi
Last recorded90,103 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 AFN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,953 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,271 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2019 87,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,439 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,317 miles

both rear tyres have worn unevenly on the inner shoulder's

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,441 miles

n/s/f sidelight lense has hole in it

oil residue underside of engine

Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f sidelight lense has hole in it

oil residue underside of engine

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,477 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 79,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,985 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2006 75,890 miles

Lower Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front & rear brake disc inner faces becoming †corroded/pitted. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,890 miles

front & rear brake disc inner faces becoming †corroded/pitted. †

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P2 AFN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P2 AFN, 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

How do I check the history of P2 AFN?

You can check the full history of P2 AFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P2 AFN registered?

P2 AFN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P2 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 AFN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P2 AFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P2 AFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.