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P504 BCP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,451 mi
Last recorded63,451 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 BCP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 63,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,837 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,819 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,655 miles

Corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,068 miles

corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 May 2008 56,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 54,125 miles

all four inner edge brake disks front and rear slightly pitted and corroded pass and advise

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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P504 BCP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P504 BCP, 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 P504 BCP registered?

P504 BCP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P504 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 BCP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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