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P395 MDA

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,444 mi
Last recorded57,444 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 MDA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,444 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both , slightly. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached likley lower bolt of 2 in wheel hub wher bolts to shock seems loose and shock has play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation switch faulty intermittenlty osf and osr position lamp extinguish (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,015 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,011 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,882 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,470 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 56,433 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 49,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,901 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

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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P395 MDA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P395 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.

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P395 MDA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P395 MDA safe to buy?

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