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P472 XWS

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 XWS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,564 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose bonnet badge lifting and could be considered as a risk to injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,562 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Body component slightly loose bonnet badge lifting and could be considered as a risk to injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has very little reserve travel- only just meets criteria- repair or adjustment required. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,555 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of rear brake discs are heavily pitted / corroded possibly affecting braking performance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,597 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,184 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,607 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 87,605 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,308 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,301 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,940 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,227 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 67,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,806 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P472 XWS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P472 XWS, 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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P472 XWS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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