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P40 NAS

1997 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,744 mi
Last recorded16,744 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 NAS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,588 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 16,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,556 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2016 16,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,504 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake discs corroding

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

f/o/s brake slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,066 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,954 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 15,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,922 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

f/o/s brake slight bind

Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,719 miles

Slight corrosion on inner faces of all brake discs and front discs slightly scored

Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on inner faces of all brake discs and front discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,417 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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P40 NAS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NAS, 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 NAS registered?

P40 NAS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P40 NAS safe to buy?

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