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P40 BEK

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,117 mi
Last recorded30,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 BEK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 29,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 29,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,004 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,663 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 27,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,850 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P40 BEK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P40 BEK, 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 P40 BEK registered?

P40 BEK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P40 BEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 BEK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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