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P302 XSU

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 XSU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,370 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,467 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Right side rear tyre close to 1.6 mm limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,730 miles

both front tyers rubber slight deteriorasion

Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyers rubber slight deteriorasion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,843 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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P302 XSU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P302 XSU, 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 P302 XSU registered?

P302 XSU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P302 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P302 XSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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