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P33 DWM

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 DWM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 120,377 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounts perished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,335 miles

rear tyres perished

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,299 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inside

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn close to limit on inside

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,245 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,948 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,779 miles

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar link boots repaired with sealer

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,019 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on inside

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,116 miles

rear tyres worn

surface corrosion on inside of all brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,439 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 100,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,826 miles

12 (of 24) segments of high level brake light are not working.

Fail 16 Jun 2007 85,827 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 85,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,507 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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P33 DWM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P33 DWM, 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 P33 DWM registered?

P33 DWM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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