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P5 KAA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,728 mi
Last recorded77,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 KAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,438 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Off side silencer casing cracked/blowing. It has an impact on lamda reading (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer casing. Impact on lamda readings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,764 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm very close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.1mm close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 76,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm very close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.1mm close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.9mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,224 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower arm front bush

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,316 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front top damper mounting bush

small cut in offside rear driveshaft constant velocity gaiter

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,167 miles

Gear selector position inaccurate with dash lights

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush weak

Nearside Inner track rod has slight play

Surface corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,127 miles

Gear selection position inaccurate

Slight play in Nearside and Offside inner track rod joints

Surface corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gear selection position inaccurate

Nearside rear track control arm bent

Slight play in Nearside and Offside inner track rod joints

Surface corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,356 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 26 Oct 2010 53,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,150 miles

front tyres worn inner edges and n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 40,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 40,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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P5 KAA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P5 KAA, 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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P5 KAA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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