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P499 GAW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,830 mi
Last recorded40,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 GAW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 33,662 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 33,662 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,361 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,364 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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P499 GAW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P499 GAW, 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 P499 GAW registered?

P499 GAW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P499 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 GAW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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