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P401 NLO

1997 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 NLO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 119,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 119,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,970 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,693 miles

Front lower control arm bushes splitting

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, getting low on inners

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,171 miles

Exhaust emission erratic, but just met requirements. New lambda sensor recomended

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 113,171 miles

Exhaust emission erratic, but just met requirements. New lambda sensor recomended

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,138 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers slightly smeary, but clear screen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 88,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,799 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,052 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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P401 NLO is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Green 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 P401 NLO, 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 P401 NLO registered?

P401 NLO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P401 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 NLO 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.

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