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P493 OJW

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 OJW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 18,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 18,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 16,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,042 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,861 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,347 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,995 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 14,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P493 OJW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P493 OJW, 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 P493 OJW registered?

P493 OJW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P493 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 OJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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