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P420 NLO

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,505 mi
Last recorded107,505 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 NLO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,505 miles

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 107,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,855 miles

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,515 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,190 miles

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 9 May 2015 94,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (advise new discs and pads)

Pass 28 May 2014 90,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 May 2013 87,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,183 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,674 miles

Slight chip in o/s/f headlight lens

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,421 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,580 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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P420 NLO 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 83.3%.

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 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 P420 NLO, 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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P420 NLO is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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