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P552 NOP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 NOP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 54,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 53,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 48,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,785 miles

Front wiper blade poor metal rubbing on screen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,658 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,523 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,793 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 43,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 36,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 33,913 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 29,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 26,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,451 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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P552 NOP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P552 NOP, 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 P552 NOP registered?

P552 NOP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P552 NOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 NOP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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