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P442 WTX

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 WTX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 55,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,162 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,453 miles

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

slight wear o/s/f/ tyre inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,230 miles

all 4 brae disc surface rusty

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f shock top rubber mount staring to split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Unable to test underside components due to plastic shielding

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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P442 WTX is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P442 WTX, 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 P442 WTX registered?

P442 WTX is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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