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P524 MLW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,671 mi
Last recorded53,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 MLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,671 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 7 Jun 2025 53,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 52,773 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 7 Jul 2023 52,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 52,737 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 52,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,657 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 52,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,197 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 52,197 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,839 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,432 miles

Both front brake disc back plates badly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,941 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,617 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,591 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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P524 MLW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P524 MLW, 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 P524 MLW registered?

P524 MLW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P524 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 MLW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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