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P353 TMY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 TMY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,843 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,069 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,037 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,737 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,291 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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P353 TMY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P353 TMY, 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 P353 TMY registered?

P353 TMY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P353 TMY safe to buy?

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