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P634 DJE

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 DJE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 66,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,187 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn/damaged

rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 29 May 2014 66,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn/damaged

rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs very badly pitted/corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 66,187 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 66,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,187 miles

n/s rear brake discs corroded on inner surface area

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear brake discs corroded on inner surface area

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

rear brake discs corrroded and starting to pit, but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,735 miles

OS headlamp glass holed.

OS wiper blade split at one end but still capable of clearing screen.

OSF tyre cracking due to age.

Screen washers weak but provide sufficient water.

Sticker enchroaching into swept area outside zone A but drivers view of the road not obscured

Fail 23 May 2008 58,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,138 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,554 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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P634 DJE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P634 DJE, 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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P634 DJE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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