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P321 RBK

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,987 mi
Last recorded117,987 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RBK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,987 miles

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

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2010 117,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 116,200 miles

Belly pans fitted

Centre protection panel fitted

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

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

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

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

Slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2008 110,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs started to crack at ventilation holes

Pass 26 Apr 2008 110,876 miles

front brake discs started to crack at ventilation holes

Pass 31 Mar 2007 99,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,141 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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P321 RBK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P321 RBK, 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 P321 RBK registered?

P321 RBK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P321 RBK safe to buy?

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