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P593 LDP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,802 mi
Last recorded19,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 LDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 19,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 18,392 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,010 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 18,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 17,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,786 miles

Oil leak ()

near side front shock absorber gaiter loose.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,463 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 16,463 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,374 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 14,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2009 14,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,018 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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P593 LDP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P593 LDP, 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 P593 LDP registered?

P593 LDP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P593 LDP safe to buy?

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