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P396 PKJ

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 PKJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 38,848 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,327 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 35,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 30,675 miles

front and rear discs corroded on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,773 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 28,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,881 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 Jul 2005 20,548 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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P396 PKJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P396 PKJ, 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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What year was P396 PKJ registered?

P396 PKJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P396 PKJ safe to buy?

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