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P350 SYE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 SYE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,447 miles

Horn operation very sensitive.

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

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Various Oil leaks from engine area onto both bank exhaust heat exchangers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,446 miles

Horn operation sensitive.

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

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and onto both bank exhaust heat exchangers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,446 miles

Horn operation sensitive.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and onto both bank exhaust heat exchangers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front spring seats corroded

various brake unions corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front spring seats corroded

various brake unions corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 112,851 miles

Brake performance not tested illegal tyres (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 N3 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30-18 N3 (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,344 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting close to limit on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,765 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 94,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,490 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp - bounce test ok.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,053 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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P350 SYE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P350 SYE, 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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P350 SYE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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