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P429 VWX

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 VWX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,992 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 94,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,242 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,683 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 20 Feb 2012 89,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 83,604 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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P429 VWX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P429 VWX, 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 P429 VWX registered?

P429 VWX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P429 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 VWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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