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P400 FAR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 FAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,166 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,477 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,339 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,335 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,940 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,879 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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P400 FAR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P400 FAR, 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 P400 FAR registered?

P400 FAR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P400 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 FAR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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