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P474 AYG

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,688 mi
Last recorded29,688 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 AYG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,766 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 24,766 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,290 miles

both rear brake discs and nearside front disc all slight pitting

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,950 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P474 AYG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P474 AYG, 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 P474 AYG registered?

P474 AYG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P474 AYG safe to buy?

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