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P386 RNV

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,815 mi
Last recorded56,815 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 RNV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 56,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,349 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,622 miles

Front brake discs de-laminating on inner edge due to corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,586 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,583 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 35,050 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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P386 RNV is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P386 RNV, 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 P386 RNV registered?

P386 RNV is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P386 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 RNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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