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P500 POR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,235 mi
Last recorded41,235 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 41,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 41,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,177 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,845 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,753 miles

unable to check front to rear brake pipes car fitted with under trays

Pass 7 May 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,734 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly 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 30 Mar 2006 25,764 miles

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

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

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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P500 POR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P500 POR, 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 P500 POR registered?

P500 POR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P500 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 POR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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