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P371 SHR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 SHR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,006 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 51,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on all brake discs

engine oil level low

front and rear lid struts weak

front lower suspension arm bushes split

front tyres cracked and worn on insides

front wipers poor

handbrake high

n/s/f shock absorber boot split

o/s headlamp on lowest setting

o/s seatbelt twisted

play in steering dampers

power steering leak n/s rack

rear tyres worn low on inside

rear wiper blade missing

reverse lights n/w

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,789 miles

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

offside front steering rack boot has slight dampness

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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P371 SHR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P371 SHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P371 SHR registered?

P371 SHR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P371 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 SHR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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