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P306 DSA

1997 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 DSA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 90,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 90,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 90,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 87,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,881 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 9 Jun 2011 79,269 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,609 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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P306 DSA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P306 DSA, 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 P306 DSA registered?

P306 DSA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 April 1997.

Is P306 DSA safe to buy?

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