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P311 OLY

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,019 mi
Last recorded58,019 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 OLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 58,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 57,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,698 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2016 52,586 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,575 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,568 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,940 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,110 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,414 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,970 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 37,970 miles

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

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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P311 OLY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P311 OLY, 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 P311 OLY registered?

P311 OLY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P311 OLY safe to buy?

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