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P33 POR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 66,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light unit showing dim light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,061 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,687 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,812 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 POR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue 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 P33 POR, 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 POR registered?

P33 POR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P33 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 POR 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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