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P521 JRA

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,038 mi
Last recorded54,038 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 JRA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 53,425 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 52,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 52,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,786 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,385 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

full underbody covers fitted and on outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,176 miles

full underbody covers fitted and on outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,281 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,841 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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P521 JRA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P521 JRA, 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 P521 JRA registered?

P521 JRA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P521 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 JRA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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