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P389 MDA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 MDA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed PAS leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust cooling pipe split

Pass 25 May 2023 83,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,230 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,059 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,525 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,167 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,161 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,395 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 52,494 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,484 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 46,121 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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P389 MDA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P389 MDA, 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 P389 MDA registered?

P389 MDA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P389 MDA safe to buy?

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