CarVerify

Free Car Check

P388 GEJ

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 GEJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,158 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,158 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 85,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 82,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,166 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 43,853 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P388 GEJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P388 GEJ, 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

How do I check the history of P388 GEJ?

You can check the full history of P388 GEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P388 GEJ registered?

P388 GEJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P388 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 GEJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P388 GEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P388 GEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.