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P462 ECE

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

2,630 mi
Last recorded2,630 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 ECE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 2,630 miles

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2020 2,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 2,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 2,493 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 2,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 2,405 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 2,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 1,346 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 1,346 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 24,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,311 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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P462 ECE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black 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 P462 ECE, 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 P462 ECE registered?

P462 ECE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P462 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 ECE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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