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P547 PLM

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 PLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 88,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,609 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner 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 Oct 2019 82,524 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,292 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,294 miles

SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS

Pass 27 May 2015 77,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,975 miles

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

front spring cups need to be adjusdted to locate coil springs

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,974 miles

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

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

front spring cups need to be adjusdted to locate coil springs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,480 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 55,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P547 PLM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P547 PLM, 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 P547 PLM registered?

P547 PLM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P547 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P547 PLM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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