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P408 SYE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 SYE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,247 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,826 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,532 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam output reduced

Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp dipped beam output reduced

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,194 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 16 May 2009 65,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 1 Feb 2008 63,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2006 80,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P408 SYE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P408 SYE, 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 P408 SYE registered?

P408 SYE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P408 SYE safe to buy?

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