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P411 CWP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,923 mi
Last recorded129,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 CWP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,923 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod heavily corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,840 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,773 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 115,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,134 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 68,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,748 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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P411 CWP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P411 CWP, 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.

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What year was P411 CWP registered?

P411 CWP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P411 CWP safe to buy?

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