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P546 TGW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 TGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,434 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 78,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,944 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,542 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,198 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 Jun 2012 70,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,210 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 39,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,847 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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P546 TGW 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 82.6%.

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 P546 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 P546 TGW registered?

P546 TGW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P546 TGW safe to buy?

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