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P41 MVW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,981 mi
Last recorded144,981 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 MVW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 143,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,403 miles

brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 142,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 141,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 139,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 135,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 130,326 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,404 miles

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 15 May 2010 101,587 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 101,587 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 94,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake hoses have slight perrishing and deterioration

Fail 9 May 2009 94,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake hoses have slight perrishing and deterioration

Pass 3 May 2008 85,815 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)

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

all brake hoses perrishing

nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 0 inner edege

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread stepping

Fail 3 May 2008 85,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

all brake hoses perrishing

nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 0 inner edege

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread stepping

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 72,436 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,347 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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P41 MVW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P41 MVW, 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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P41 MVW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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