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P545 TGW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 TGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 87,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight side to side movement at rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,029 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads warning light on

oil leaks from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,662 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,516 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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P545 TGW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P545 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P545 TGW registered?

P545 TGW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P545 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 TGW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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