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P516 PCA

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 PCA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 74,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 73,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 72,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded but secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose but not causing boot to be loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 64,683 miles

Engine cover

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Undertray

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,694 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,599 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,140 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers rear tyre tread depth worn in centre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 56,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2006 54,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 542,145 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P516 PCA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 P516 PCA, 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 P516 PCA registered?

P516 PCA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P516 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 PCA shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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