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P540 TGW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,140 mi
Last recorded20,140 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 TGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 20,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,212 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 18,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 14,230 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 10,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 8,184 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 6,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 5,232 miles

Nearside head light aim on lower limit

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 2,945 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 2,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,645 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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P540 TGW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P540 TGW, 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 P540 TGW registered?

P540 TGW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P540 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 TGW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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